Hundreds of balaclava-clad protesters blockade Dover 'in anti-migrant demonstration' - as P&O warn holiday-makers of delays and police move in
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By OLIVIA ALLHUSEN, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER
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Balaclava-clad protesters have blocked roads leading to the Port of Dover in a suspected anti-migrant demonstration, sparking warnings of delays for holidaymakers.
A large group dressed in black and with their faces obscured gathered around the ferry terminal on Saturday morning, blocking traffic in and out of the port.
Kent Police said officers were dealing with an ongoing 'public order incident' and were 'engaging with protesters'.
The group are thought to be far-right protesters demonstrating against migrants crossing the Channel in small boats.
P&O Ferries warned passengers of disruption and said those who missed their scheduled crossing would be put on the next available sailing.
Videos and pictures shared online show scores of protesters standing in roads around the port, many wearing black clothing and balaclavas.
There is speculation online that as many as 300 people are involved, although this has not been confirmed.
Balaclava-clad protesters have blocked roads leading to the Port of Dover in a suspected anti-migrant demonstration, sparking warnings of delays for holidaymakers
A large group dressed in black and with their faces obscured gathered around the ferry terminal on Saturday morning, blocking traffic in and out of the port
Commuter Nathan Ditchburn said the group arrived at around 6.45am.
He told KentOnline: 'I would say there are around 300 men, maybe more.
'They have blocked off every entrance and exit of the Dover port area, and Jubilee Way is blocked as well.
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