Angry Welsh locals abused group of 30 Scottish scouts on summer camp trip after mistaking them for illegal immigrants
'HORRIBLE' Angry Welsh locals abused group of 30 Scottish scouts on summer camp trip after mistaking them for illegal immigrants
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BLUNDERING villagers mistook a group of Scottish scouts at a summer camp for an influx of illegal immigrants as cops are investigating "offensive language" against the innocent teens.
Angry locals confused the Scouts' Scottish accents for asylum seekers after the party of more than 30 travelled from Scotland to Wales for a summer camping trip.
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Police moved in to quash false rumours after an online video claimed to show 'immigrants' being moved into the camp in Newbridge
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Police moved in to quash false rumours after an online video claimed to show 'immigrants' being moved into the camp in Newbridge, South Wales - and scout leaders were warned of the "racially-aggravated incident targeting under-18s".
A video circulated on Facebook with people posting abusive comments - and there were also false claims that Gwent Police were guarding the area.
Police confirmed some of the abuse online is now being investigated by officers.
Temporary 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."
The CRAI Scout Activity Park is a campsite and activity centre in Newbridge, near Caerphilly in the South Wales valleys.
It says: "We can offer camping, hammocking and indoor accommodation. Buildings on site include The Lodge with conference room, kitchen, dormitories and toilet with shower."
But the Scouts who travelled more than 400 miles from Scotland were caught on camera at the site.
The video was taken down after police were alerted. One witness said: "It was horrible - going on about illegal immigrants flooding the Valleys.
"It was all the usual rubbish."
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Police confirmed they are investigating the comments made on the video for racism offences.
Chief Supt White said: '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.'
In a statement, Scouts Cymru 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 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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