Four arrested after oil protests in Hampshire

Refineries across the country were blockaded on Friday

Author: Ryan Burrows and Catherine Wylie, PAPublished 4th Apr 2022

Four people have been arrested following a series of protests at oil refineries in Hampshire.

A number of demonstrations took place on Friday at Hythe Terminal in New Road in Hythe and at BP in Hamble Lane and Copse Lane.

They involved the groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion, who are demanding that the Government stops new oil and gas projects.

Two people were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass while two others were held on suspicion of aggravated trespass and failing to comply with conditions.

Hampshire Police said on Saturday that all protesters have since left the area and the active police presence across both sites has been stood down.

In all, some 200 people have been arrested following a series of protests around the country over the weekend.

Warwickshire Police said the force has made 54 arrests for offences including criminal damage, obstructing the highway and public order in relation to the ongoing protest at Kingsbury Oil Terminal.

In Essex, officers have arrested a total of 155 people following protests in the Thurrock district.

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