Children at Welsh Scouts camp 'abused' after being mistaken for migrants
Footage of the bus was posted to various Facebook groups, before being removed from social media. After it had been posted, the footage attracted racist comments, reports WalesOnline.
The misinformation was fuelled by the fact police had been seen at the site previously, however this was because Gwent Police carried out dog handling training at the site when Scouts weren't using it.
Detective Chief Superintendent Jason White, of Gwent Police, said: "We're aware of several posts responding to a social media video published earlier this week in relation to a visiting Scouts group to Newbridge.
"The video was removed but some of the posts contained inappropriate and offensive language and enquiries into the nature of the posts are ongoing.
"While that work takes place, there are some mistruths circulating on social media which we'd like to correct.
"The group featured in the video were visiting from another part of the country to attend a frequently used Scout camp in Newbridge and many of the people in the video are children.
"The site is not used to house anyone on a permanent basis. The site is used by our dog handlers to train our police dogs when not used for visits and our officers are not guarding the location.
"So with that in mind we're asking everyone to consider the tone and sentiment of their language but also for people to think twice about what they might read online and look for trusted voices within our communities.
"If you do have concerns then you can call us on 101, send us a message on social media, make a report via our website or speak to one of our officers if you see them." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
Scout Cymru said it was aware of the incident where teenagers had been targeted. They said: "CRAI Scout Activity Park is an inclusive and welcoming campsite and activity centre in the South Wales Valleys offering a range of outdoor activities for youth and community groups.
"We are aware of a racially aggravated incident targeting under-18s who were leaving after visiting our activity centre and we are working closely with the police to address this situation.
"We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone on site and will continue to take immediate and robust action against any behaviour that threatens this."
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