Police have stated that officers would continue to offer a presence in an area of Pembroke on Thursday (July 29) following a protest on Wednesday night against an alleged Registered Sex Offender - as Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed this morning that the matter was a case of ‘mistaken identity’.

A large gathering was filmed and streamed live on social media by the Facebook group known as ‘Welsh Warriors Online’ outside a premises in Grove Way, where protestors called for the person thet were targeting to be removed from the address.

A police spokesperson told the Observer: “Dyfed-Powys Police was made aware of a protest against an alleged Registered Sex Offender taking place outside an address in Grove Way, Pembroke, at approximately 8.15pm last night (Wednesday, July 28).

“Initially there were about 20-30 people outside the address, but this then increased to around 50. It was quickly established that this protest was arranged by an Online Child Abuse Activist Group.

“Officers were soon at the scene, and engaging with the organisers and those present.

“Enquiries were made based on the allegations of the protesters, and it was confirmed that this was a case of mistaken identity - the person they were targeting does not reside at the address, or have any links to the address. Officers informed the protesters and organisers of this fact.

“A fifty-nine-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of inciting people together with intention of offences being caused against persons or property, encouraging/assisting the commission of harassment and affray.

“This is a sad and disturbing case of an innocent person being wrongly targeted by this group and subjected to abuse and harassment, based on incorrect information. This incident has caused significant distress to the innocent individual concerned and their family”.

“Officers will be present in the area today (Thursday) to provide reassurance to the resident and to the community,” added the spokesperson.