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Scouts on camping trip racially abused after being mistaken for ‘illegal immigrants’

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 17:21, Friday August 8th, 2025.
Last updated: 10:46, Tuesday August 19th, 2025
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The Caerphilly, Rhymney and Islwyn Scout Activity Park in Newbridge

A group of Scouts on a camping trip from Scotland were the subject of racist abuse - after they were mistaken for illegal immigrants.

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