Five Arrested After Early Morning Protest Shuts Dartford Business
Traffic Disrupted at Littlebrook Business Centre
Traffic in and out of a Dartford business site was hit after a protest blocked access early Friday morning. At 4:24am on 26 November 2021, officers responded to reports of over 20 protesters obstructing the entrance to the Littlebrook Business Centre.
Protesters Lock Themselves to Structures
The group positioned themselves in front of two business entrances. Some went further by locking onto concrete and wooden structures to block access.
Five Arrested for Aggravated Trespass
Police arrested five individuals on suspicion of aggravated trespass and took them into custody. The remaining protesters dispersed peacefully by 2:30pm.
Police Work With Businesses to Minimise Chaos
Officers coordinated with partner agencies and site managers throughout to keep disruption to a minimum and restore order swiftly.
