A NORTH Wales MP has complained to the Ministry of Defence after four jets made 'low' and 'unscheduled' flights in his constituency.

Hywel Williams, MP for Arfon, says he has received a 'number of complaints' from residents claiming jets flew 'extremely low' over Caernarfon on Friday morning (April 22).

Mr Williams said the jets caused a "huge amount" of noise and vibration and may have even 'disturbed' traumatised Ukrainians staying in the area.

He has now asked the Government - via a letter - to explain the "unnecessary" flights.

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The letter to Defence Secretary Ben Wallace MP reads: "I have received a number of complaints from constituents regarding four military jets flying extremely low over Caernarfon and surrounding villages such as Bontnewydd, Rhostryfan and Rhosgadfan (on Friday, April 22 ) at approximately 10.10am.

"Having been at home in Caernarfon at that time, I can confirm that this was extraordinarily low flying, causing a huge amount of noise and vibration.

"Having checked the official low flying timetable issued by the Ministry of Defence, I note that these manoeuvres were not scheduled.

"I would therefore like to know why these aircraft saw fit to fly so low and why these flights took place outside of the official timetable."

"Such stunts create noise, nuisance and fear and are not acceptable. Having welcomed a number of Ukrainian refugees to Arfon, I find it shocking that the Ministry of Defence would think such unscheduled and unnecessary flights would be acceptable in the current climate. Goodness knows what these already-traumatised families must think."