THIRTY young Scouts on an annual summer camping trip were subject to a barrage of abuse — after being mistaken for illegal immigrants.
Muddled locals yelled at the Scottish under-18s, who travelled 400 miles to be there, because they thought from their accents they must be asylum seekers.
A video was also posted online claiming to show “immigrants” being moved to the site at Newbridge, near Caerphilly, South Wales.
Several people posted abusive comments.
It was also alleged that police were guarding the supposed migrants at the CRAI Scout Activity Park.
One witness said of the abuse: “It was horrible. All the usual rubbish going on about illegal immigrants flooding the South Wales Valleys.”
A Scouts Cymru spokesman said: “We are aware of a racially aggravated incident targeting under-18s who were leaving after visiting our activity centre and are working with police to address this situation.
“We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all on site.”
Temporary Chief Supt Jason White, of Gwent Police, confirmed the group shown in the video were visiting a “frequently used” Scout camp — and many of them were children.
He said the site was occasionally used for police dog training, adding: “Officers aren’t guarding the location.”
He said police were looking into “inappropriate and offensive language” in posts on the now removed video.
The muddle comes after independent MP Rupert Lowe last week confused a group of charity rowers off Norfolk for small boat migrants.
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