With officers from Dyfed Powys Police having been sent to support colleagues in other parts of the country in the wake of the recent serious public disorder seen in London and other cities, officers within the force are monitoring social networking sites for signs of any local trouble.

The offer of support is part of the mutual aid agreement in place between UK police forces.

"We are providing support to our colleagues in the affected areas," said Assistant Chief Constable Nick Ingram. "We are part of the national mobilisation scheme and consider each request for assistance.

"I'd like to reassure the people of Dyfed Powys, however, that the impact on local policing in their communities will be unaffected. We will be providing assistance to other forces where required, but we have the resilience to maintain front line policing in Dyfed Powys.

"And we are monitoring social networking sites. Positive action will be taken against anyone who incites public disorder or any other criminal activity within Dyfed Powys.

"But we ask that anyone with concerns about any tensions in their communities, or who may have any information relating to possible protests to contact the Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."