The police are investigating social media post which turned out show Plaid Cymru advisor poses with a gun commenting on what he does sure “there was no English people trying to cross the channel.
John Scriven, who presents Penirreol in Caerphilly, subsequently removed by Facebook post and apologized.
BUT Plaid Simru a spokesman said he was removed from office party pending investigation.
post showed Mr Scriven holding what appeared to be a firearm next to the sign: “Ogmore By Sea Tonight for swim fast and do sure there was no english people trying to cross the channel.
South Wales Police said they knew of a post with a picture of a man waving what looked like like rifle at Ogmore by the Sea.
Superintendent Michelle Conker said: “Approval of malicious messages have been reported us and we are investigating the matter.”
Mr Scriven admitted that post was imprudent.
He wrote on Facebook: “I would like apologize for any crime caused my now deleted Facebook post.
“It was thoughtless and I apologized to group leader Lindsey Whittle who accepted my apologies.
Although the image was posted on On August 8, it began to be widely distributed on Monday – draws criticism from opposition politicians who called it “xenophobic” towards the British.
Welsh Tory leader Andrew R. T. Davies said he was “speechless”, adding: “This kind of of xenophobia below the norm us.”
In another tweet, he stated that there are “famous problems of violence and antisocial behavior in this location”.
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds MP said: clear meaning of violence and xenophobia in this is post.
“Whether it was intended as a joke or not, it is completely inappropriate. for en elected official make such comments when they should know better.
“With such hatred in politics in last for several years we should try build bridges, not stock division farther.”
Labor Party member Caerphilly Senedd Hefin David formerly in day tweeted screenshot of in post saying, “Inappropriate, of course, Caerphilly Plaid?”
Hours later in In another tweet, Mr David said: “Those who posted offensive Comments in answer to this. Our Society facing huge challenges.
“We should strive to unite and resolve real problems such as cost-of- life crisis.
“Wrap yourself up in flag and hatred for outsiders wont help one man in need.”
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A spokesperson for Plaid Cymru said: “Advisor Scriven has now been removed. post was out of place and goes against The views and values ​​of Plaid Cymru.
“He was right to apologize for any crime caused.
“All Plaid Cymru elected representatives have duty support highest standards. Councilor Scriven has been suspended from duty during the investigation.”
Sky News has contacted Caerphilly County City Council. for comment.
