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Two banned from county after ‘disturbance’ at Penally Asylum Centre

The cost of policing the camp has been higher than expected, running into millions of pounds (Pic Herald)

TWO asylum seekers have been banned from entering Pembrokeshire while investigations take place into a disturbance at a military training camp where asylum seekers are being housed.

Dyfed-Powys Police said it was called to the Penally Asylum Accommodation centre at 13:45 HRS on Tuesday (Oct 20)

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray, and a 25-year-old man was held on suspicion of assault.

Both have been bailed on condition they avoid the area, the force said.

Home Office spokesman told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “The government takes the wellbeing of asylum seekers and the communities in which they live extremely seriously.

“We are aware of an incident at the Penally site but it would be inappropriate to comment further while investigations are ongoing.”

There was an ongoing police presence at the camp again on Wednesday night (Oct 20) – with a police van with blue lights flashing seen driving into the facility.

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