Black-clad protesters in balaclavas block road at port of Dover in Kent
Traffic on A20 in and out of port grinds to halt as Kent police say they are in attendance and engaging with group
TL;DR
- Protesters dressed in black and wearing balaclavas blocked roads at the port of Dover.
- The protest caused closures in both directions and significant traffic delays on the A20.
- Kent police are aware of the incident and are engaging with the protesters.
- The Port of Dover confirmed the disruption affected all routes in and out of the port.
- The local Parkrun event was cancelled due to the disruption.
- Local politicians criticized the protesters for causing disruption.
- The protest is described as a 'stop the boats' protest by a local councillor.
- Shipping companies DFDS and P+O Ferries are accommodating passengers with alternative sailings.