Four Arrested as Kent Police Contain Dover Protest with Minimal Disruption

Four Arrested After Dover Protest

About 60 people gathered in Dover town centre and along the seafront on Saturday 29 May 2021 for a protest.

Kent Police Keep Order

Kent Police attended to ensure the demonstration stayed peaceful and to limit disruption to local businesses and residents.

Arrests Made Amid Minimal Disruption

  • Two people arrested for suspected public order offences
  • Two people arrested for suspected obstruction of the highway

All four remain in custody as investigations continue.

Superintendent Andy Gadd said: “Today’s protest has taken place with minimal disruption to the local community. Four people have been arrested and our enquiries into those incidents continues.”

“I’d like to thank the local community and those travelling through the area for their patience and understanding as we worked to balance the rights of those taking part in the protest with those living and working in Dover.”

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