Overview
- The report concerns an incident on October 26 on Windsor Road in Penarth as volunteers put up lamp-post poppies and attempted to hoist a Union Jack.
- Volunteers were told to take the poppies and flags down and say they faced threats, according to Karen Jones.
- South Wales Police confirmed the report later that day and said inquiries are ongoing, with no arrests or charges announced.
- Local residents expressed support, including comments that the targeted volunteers are Royal Navy veterans who have long prepared Remembrance displays.
- The Vale of Glamorgan Council publicly backed the Poppy Appeal and noted plans for Remembrance services on November 11.