ROYAL British Legion volunteers were abused by “left-wing idiots” while they put up Remembrance Day poppies in a town.
The helpers faced foul-mouthed threats as they attached the symbols and Union Jacks to a lamppost on a roundabout.
South Wales Police confirmed they were investigating an alleged public order offence in Penarth, near Cardiff.
Mum Karen Jones, an RBL helper in the town, said: “Our volunteers were approached and met with abuse and threats to come back and take the poppies and flags down.
“You don’t expect such a thing.
“Our Poppy Appeal is not political. It’s to remember the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that people have free speech.”
Her husband Nick said: “They were subjected to horrendous abuse by mindless left-wing idiots.
“What’s the country coming to?”
Shoppers were appalled to learn the sellers were given a hard time.
Pete Humphreys, 58, said: “It’s disgusting.
“Some of these so-called left-wingers need to realise that previous generations stood up to real fascists and the poppy is a way of remembering that sacrifice.”
Dad Martyn Thomas, 41, said: “Remembrance Day should be something that brings us together.”
