Four men and a teenager were arrested after a vigil in Swansea turned violent on Thursday.
South Wales Police said police would be “present and visible in the community over the next few days and weeks with further arrests expected”.
Minister of the Interior Priti Patel on Friday condemned the “shameful” scenes after rioters were filmed setting cars on fire in the middle of the road.
Crowds also cheered when a vehicle rolled back up a hill.
Officers suggested that the incident on Waun-wen Road in the city’s Mayhill area began as a vigil for a local person who recently died.
Two of the burned-out cars in Mayhill in Swansea. Pic: Dimitris Legakis / Athena Pictures / Shutterstock
South Wales Police said in a statement on Saturday: “The local men aged 36, 20, 18 and 16 have been arrested on suspicion of unlawful violence and remain in custody.
“There have been no other incidents of violence or disorder since Thursday evening and increased patrols will continue over the weekend.
“The officers would like to thank the residents who have already come forward and provided witness statements and video footage. However, they are also asking for more information.”
Council contractors have since placed heavy concrete barriers in the area where violence erupted
Detective Superintendent Gareth Morgan, who is leading the investigation, said: “Many residents were present at the scene during the unrest and will no doubt know the identities of those who caused the damage and threatened violence.
“I urge the public not to protect those who have shown such contempt for the community of Mayhill and to give us the names of those who can be seen in the images on social media.
“We have a dedicated team of detectives who conduct extensive investigations to identify those involved and we are ready to act …
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Source: news.sky.com
This notice was published: 2021-05-22 15:52:00
