Police warned a day before Dover protest, force says
Summary
Kent Police knew about a possible protest in Dover a day before it happened but did not fully check the information. A large protest blocked the Port of Dover for several hours, and Kent Police are now reviewing what happened to improve their response in the future.Key Facts
- Kent Police received non-emergency information about a protest on Friday night before the Saturday event.
- The protest involved a large group wearing black and balaclavas, blocking the Port of Dover for hours.
- Protesters chanted slogans like "stop the boats."
- Police said the protest was lawful and no arrests were made during the event.
- A review found the early information was not fully assessed, which may have affected police planning.
- Kent Police asked the College of Policing to independently examine their handling of the information and response.
- The police and crime commissioner wants lessons learned and will hold police leadership responsible.
- Another related protest in Portsmouth caused injuries and damage a day later.
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