Police warning ahead of protest at RAF Fairford this weekend
Summary
Fairford residents will see an increased police presence in the town ahead of a planned protest outside the Royal Air Force base. Three campaign groups are protesting the United States’ war on Iran as tensions between the nations heat up again. Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), Stop the War, and Fairford Action are holding a protest at RAF Fairford on Saturday, August 15.
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Campaigners say the Cotswolds base has been used by the US military to launch attacks, and planes have been seen carrying out frequent training manoeuvres. The protest is scheduled to take place between 1-3pm, and Gloucestershire Police has said there will be an increased police presence in the area.
Gloucestershire County Council will close several roads in the area during the demonstration, and locals are being warned of possible disruption. You can check road closures on the council’s website. Gloucestershire Police said in a statement: “We fully respect the fundamental democratic right of being able to protest and we have a long history of facilitating peaceful demonstrations.
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“While we will enable lawful peaceful protest, we must also balance peoples’ rights of freedom of expression and assembly, with those of the wider public to go about their personal and professional life without disruption. “As a result, we will not hesitate in taking action against anyone who commits any unlawful act.
“Officers have been liaising with the organisers of the demonstration and a wide range of local and national partners. This liaison will continue throughout the event and afterwards. “Anyone who has relevant information is encouraged to call police on 101.”
Report source: Gloucestershire Live