Two people arrested during disturbances that happened during a political protest in Llantwit Major on Saturday have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

A 20-year-old man from Swansea was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and a 23-year-old woman from Gwynedd was arrested on suspicion of assault.

The arrests were made after hundreds of people gathered to oppose a demonstration by a far-right group.

Founded by former BNP publicity officer Mark Collett, the right win Patriotic Alternative staged a protest in the town opposing Vale of Glamorgan council's plans to house Ukrainian refugees at an old school.

However, they found themselves heavily outnumbered by local people who desribed the attitude of the Patriotic Alternative members as repugnant.

South Wales Police said the protest was "mainly peaceful" but as it ended, there were clashes between some demonstrators and police officers that led to two arrests.

Patriotic Alternative supporters gathered with banners proclaiming "Wales is not a migrant camp!" and "Britain is full".

Locals previously told the BBC they would greet the far-right demonstrators with Welsh cakes - a symbol of hospitality.

Resident Aled Roberts said: "We as a nation welcome people. To see a protest like this against housing Ukrainians here. It's repugnant to me as a Welshman."

A man dressed as a giant Welsh cake. Picture from the BBC.

One placard said the town

The town's residents had organised a range of community events to show their opposition to the far-right protest. An overnight vigil was held at St Illtyd's Church, attended by local MS Jane Hutt.

At the town's square, dozens gathered to distribute Welsh cakes as a sign of a Welsh welcome.

One of the organisers, Richard Parry, said: "People have come together to celebrate the welcome in the town and kindness of the town.

"The people of the town have said there's no place for provoking hatred and perpetrating anger. This is a town that can do its own political dialogue.

"Kindness is the basis of community. We'll sort out the political issues around the town. We don't need outside interference."