Dozens arrested after Just Stop Oil protests at Kingsbury oil terminal
Protestors from Just Stop Oil have been demonstrating in Kingsbury since FridayActivists from Just Stop Oil have obstructed access to terminals across England since Friday, demanding an end to new oil and gas projects.
Warwickshire Police said officers remained at the scene in Kingsbury and were "working to bring the situation to a resolution as soon as possible".These include criminal damage, obstructing the highway and public order offences.Police said officers remained at the scene after making dozens of arrests
"We fully acknowledge every person's right to engage in lawful protest, however, when that protest becomes unlawful and disproportionate in nature, we will act to protect the rights of others," Assistant Chief Constable Ben Smith said. "Due to the nature and scale of the policing operation, a large number of officers have been deployed over the last two days... I am hopeful the situation can be brought to a swift conclusion so my officers can return to protecting the communities of Warwickshire."
In Essex, two tunnels are still being occupied at Navigator and Gray's Terminal. On Saturday, the county's police force said
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