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Two people have been arrested on suspicion of posting or distributing material intended or likely to stir up racial hatred.

South Wales Police said that following information from members of the public, a 38-year-old man and 23-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of the offence. Police confirmed both were from the Rhondda area.

Both have been released on bail while the investigation continues.

It comes after comments were posted on Facebook on Sunday night.

One said: “I’m watching a programme about the ku klux klan watching them beat the **** out of a load of ******* I wish I was there with them lol.”

Another post read: “Lets drive down Cardiff and run over every dark **** we see lol xxx.”

A further post said: “I will bring some knives so we can stab the *****.”

A police spokeswoman said on Monday: “Following information from members of the public relating to offensive material being posted on social media a 38-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were both arrested and have been released on bail while the investigation continues.

"People are reminded that every social media site has terms of use and to adhere to these https://www.facebook.com/communitystandards."