Welsh police force provide support for Hurricane Irma relief effort

Eight Gwent Police officers will fly out to the British Virgin Islands to help with the disaster relief effort after Hurricane Irma devastated the island.

Seven police constables and a sergeant volunteered to provide support for around four weeks to local police. The local forces in the Island have been facing public order challenges including looting.

Hurricane Irma is thought to have affected around 1.2 million people.

It was the most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade, reaching the highest category five status, with winds of up to 295km/h (185mph).

It left devastation in it's trial across the Caribbean countries and territories, with at least 37 people confirmed dead.