Dyfed-Powys Police officers are monitoring social media sites to ensure trouble of the type seen in London and other major cities does not erupt locally.

Nick Ingram, Assistant Chief Constable of Dyfed-Powys Police - who confirmed that officers from the force had been deployed to areas hit by rioting - said social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook were being examined and 'positive action' would be taken against anyone inciting public disorder.

It is understood Dyfed-Powys Police officers have been deployed to London which has seen major rioting and looting.

Around 16,000 officers from across the UK have now been drafted in to help keep the peace in the capital.

Violence has also hit parts of Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Birmingham and other parts of the midlands.

Parliament has been recalled from the summer recess and will meet on Thursday.

“We are providing support to our colleagues in the affected areas,” said Asst Chief Con 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.”