Police charge four Stradey Park Hotel protestors following a ‘number of incidents’

Scott Samuel, aged 32, of Bryn Siriol, Llanelli, has been charged with public order and drug possession.

Helen Thomas, aged 52, of Pentrepoeth Road, Llanelli, was charged with public order, while Jade Elizabeth Morris, aged 36, of Cwmbach Road, Llanelli, and Scott Joshua Morris, aged 31, of Bres Road, Llanelli, have both been charged with obstructing police.

All four have been bailed to attend court at a later date.

Dyfed Powys Police say that while no arrests have been made since Sunday, officers remain at the scene to facilitate peaceful protest, where they are continuing to engage with all parties and offering reassurance to the community.

The protest came after Carmarthenshire Council lost its High Court bid to prevent the change of use of Stradey Park Hotel to house asylum seekers. The council is reportedly examining the judgement to see if there are grounds to appeal.

It is also investigating potential planning breaches after being informed of the removal of a portion of hedgerow and bank to the side of the hotel alongside Pentrepoeth Road.

(Lead image: Furnace Action Committee / Rob Lloyd)