In response to the scenes of violence and disorder in parts of England and Northern Ireland, Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the Welsh Local Government Association, said:

“The recent unrest in parts of the UK is deeply concerning and has no place in our society. We must remain vigilant and committed to upholding and promoting unity and tolerance across our communities.

“It is crucial that we stand together against any efforts to incite division or hatred. council leaders from across Wales have met with senior police officials seeking reassurance in terms of taking robust action where necessary and having sufficient resources available to respond if needed” 

“The WLGA is working with councils across Wales as they monitor the situation, working with local partners to help keep our communities safe.”