Russia-Ukraine war: Flag torn down in Pembrokeshire

The flags were being used to highlight fundraising efforts in the village

A set of three Ukrainian flags bought to raise money for people living through the war has been taken down causing shock in the community.

Residents in Hermon, Pembrokeshire, said the flags were "torn down", and a typed out message with "Nazi sympathiser" was left on a fence.

Councillor Cris Tomas said: "This isn't political, it's just an effort to raise money

He added that many people felt angry and disheartened by these actions.

Dyfed Powys Police are appealing for witnesses after the three flags were believed to have been stolen in the early hours of Sunday, 27 March.

In a statement the force said one of the flags was replaced with a note containing racist language.

The village was trying to raise funds for people caught up in the conflict

"Local people have said that it's a disgraceful thing to do and everyone is disheartened," Mr Tomas said.

"We have a village group chat with around 90 people on it and everyone is very angry about it."

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The flags have since been retrieved and put back up again.

This note was found near the torn down flags

Mr Tomos is a Plaid Cymru candidate in the local council elections for the Crymych and Mynachlog Ddu ward. Candidates have until 5 April to submit their nominations.

More information on all local elections can be found here.

Cris Tomas said many people in the village felt angry and disheartened by the vandalism