Masked protest disrupts traffic around Port of Dover
A protest involving masked men blocked roads around Dover, disrupting access to the port while ferry services continued as scheduled.
Dover, United Kingdom. Groups of masked men protesting on roads around the Port of Dover disrupted traffic on Saturday, police and port authorities said. The port is the main hub for ferry crossings between England and France.
Roads affected
Videos posted on social media showed groups of men dressed in black, with scarves and balaclavas, blocking major roads in the port area.
Kent Police said it was aware of a protest taking place at the Port of Dover and that officers were at the scene engaging with protesters.
Police did not immediately provide further information on the nature of the protest. British media reported that it was a “Stop the Boats” protest.
Port and ferry operations
The Port of Dover said an ongoing public order incident around the town was affecting all routes into and out of the port.
It said it was in contact with Kent Police to understand the situation.
Ferry operator P&O Ferries said its sailings were operating as scheduled and that passengers who missed booked departures would be accommodated on the next available service.
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