Protest arrests: 35 people are released 'under investigation' after Thurrock incident

By Neil Speight 14th Oct 2021

Local News by Neil Speight 14th Oct 2021

ESSEX Police has announced that the 35 people who were arrested during a demonstration by the Insulate Britain campaign group in Thurrock yesterday (Wednesday, 13 October) have been released.

No charges have been brought as yet.

A statement by the force following the incident which took place at Junction 31 of the M25 and its adjoining roads, including London Road in West Thurrock, says: "Thirty-five people who were arrested yesterday following reports of people blocking the road in two locations in Thurrock have been released under investigation."

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