CHESHIRE Police has confirmed it has arrested two people following a post on Snapchat referencing a reported 'migrant hotel'.

On Sunday, officers received several reports from concerned members of the public in relation to a Snapchat post encouraging members of the public to attend a protest at a hotel in Cheshire.

The force says that the post contained ‘misleading information’ stating that the hotel was home to a number of migrants.

A police spokesman, who commented that the force will not be releasing the details in relation to the hotel in question, said: “Thankfully, the post did not result in any disorder.”

Following the reports, an investigation was launched by Cheshire Police which resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, from Chester, yesterday, Monday.

They were both arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated harassment with intent to cause fear and violence, and they have since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

Chief Superintendent Jonathan Betts said: “Firstly, I would like to thank the community for all their support during this investigation.

“As these arrests demonstrate, inciting violence online, whatever the motivation, will not be tolerated in Cheshire, and we will take robust action against all those involved in such activity.

“These messages have been posted in order to cause hate and disorder in our communities.

“Anyone who is found to be encouraging such offences, be that online or in person, will be dealt with."