Bishops call for calm following protests

The Bishops of the Church in Wales have called for calm in the wake of the protests which have taken place in various locations in recent days.  In a statement, the Bishops said:

“The terrible events in Southport are an utterly heartbreaking tragedy. Our prayers are with all those who have suffered as a result of this appalling act. It is of no possible help to the victims or their families that their agonising loss is being used to spark violence, intimidation and division. Out of respect for those who have lost their loved ones, and out of respect for the values by which we live as a society, we call for calm, for tolerance and for understanding. We have all seen the dreadful results of violence towards the most vulnerable, and we pray that, as we seek to come to terms with these shocking events, reason and respect will prevail and that no-one else will be put in danger or in fear.”