A NIGHT-TIME Army training exercise will take place at MoD Aberporth this week.

The exercise is due take place on September 16,17 or 18, and local residents may hear noise, including intermittent blank gunfire, lasting about half an hour.

Residents are being assured that activity on the site is conducted in a strictly controlled environment and presents no danger to the public.

The dates may change due to weather conditions.

A spokesman for QinetiQ, MoD Aberporth, said: “We apologise for any disturbance which may be experienced. However, please be assured that there is no cause for concern and no need to take action.”

Anyone with queries can call the Careline on 0800 0510880, or email abeenquiries@qinetiq.com.

The coastguard has been informed.