Fear sweeps Dover as Tommy Robinson claims 'more' on their way to join protest
Far-Right activist Tommy Robinson has claimed that “many more” protesters are on their way to Dover after hundreds of masked people descended on the town, causing major disruption and leaving locals feeling intimidated. Demonstrators dressed in black and wearing balaclavas gathered on the roads near the Port of Dover today in what police have described as a “protest”.
TL;DR
- Hundreds of masked protesters gathered near the Port of Dover, causing major disruption.
- Tommy Robinson claimed more protesters were en route to Dover.
- The protest is believed to be against illegal immigration.
- Demonstrators chanted slogans like "whose streets? our streets!" and "stop the boats".
- The protest caused traffic on the A20 to standstill and disrupted port access.
- Local councillor Paul King reported that some women felt frightened by the protesters.
- Labour MP Mike Tapp criticized the protesters for causing disruption and questioned their understanding of immigration statistics.
- Kent Police engaged with the protesters.
- Ferry operators pledged to help affected customers.