TWO CCTV cameras have been installed in Saundersfoot ahead of this weekend’s Ironman Wales Cymru event.

The camera locations have been identified through a crime pattern analysis.

The installation is part of the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn’s key pledge to reinvest in a public CCTV system throughout the force area.

The project is bringing 116 state of the art CCTV cameras to towns identified as priority camera locations.

Other Pembrokeshire locations for CCTV investment include: Fishguard, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, and Tenby.

Pembrokeshire Superintendent Ian John said: “Having these two cameras live and recording ahead of Ironman Wales Cymru is great news for Pembrokeshire. We are expecting an influx of thousands of visitors to the area to participate and spectate this celebrated event.

“Having the two cameras in Saundersfoot will assist with policing of the area during a particularly busy time and should also serve as reassurance to the public that they are there as extra support to the police, to potentially deter crime and provide evidence for any criminal proceedings.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “I am delighted that Saundersfoot will be benefitting from my pledge to reinvest in a modern CCTV infrastructure.

“Having personally cycled through Saundersfoot earlier this year during my Tour De Force charity cycle ride, listening to the concerns of residents and local Police Officers on the safety of the local community, it is also timely that the cameras are in place ahead of this World Class event. “

The work to reintroduce CCTV across the force is being delivered by a dedicated CCTV Project Team within Dyfed-Powys Police who are working with contractors Baydale Control Systems Ltd. The hi-tech cameras are being supplied by Hikvision UK & Ireland.

A dedicated monitoring room is currently being fitted with the technology to monitor CCTV cameras at Police Headquarters in Carmarthen.