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Masked protesters block access to Port of Dover

From BBC News · () English

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  • Kent Police said it was engaging with protesters during an ongoing demonstration at the ferry terminal.
  • Traffic has stopped in both directions on the A20, with four miles of congestion and delays of up to 30 minutes.
  • The Port of Dover said the public-order incident was affecting routes in and out of the port and town, while P&O Ferries offered passengers later sailings if needed.

Masked protesters have blocked traffic moving into and out of the Port of Dover, disrupting ferry services and roads around the terminal.

currently taking place

· Kent PoliceThe police used the phrase to describe the protest at the ferry terminal.

Kent Police said it was aware of a protest “currently taking place” and was “engaging with protesters.” Images from the scene appeared to show hundreds of people dressed in black and wearing face coverings.

National Highways said the A20 was closed in both directions between the A256 York Street and the A2 Jubilee Way in Dover. It reported four miles of congestion and delays of up to 30 minutes.

engaging with protesters

· Kent PoliceThe police described its response to the demonstration.

The Port of Dover described the situation as an “ongoing public order incident” affecting all routes into and out of the port and town. “We are in contact with Kent Police to understand the situation,” the port said. “This situation is impacting our local community and our customers, so of course we are hoping for a swift resolution.”

ongoing public order incident

· Port of DoverThe port described the disruption affecting routes into and out of the port and town.

P&O Ferries said passengers who missed their scheduled crossings would be placed on the next available sailing.

This situation is impacting our local community and our customers, so of course we are hoping for a swift resolution.

· Port of DoverThe port said the protest was affecting residents and passengers.
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