Five people have been arrested after Extinction Rebellion protests at an Amazon Warehouse in Dartford on Black Friday.

Police were called to the Littlebrook Business Centre at around 4.25am on Friday after a group of more than 20 people obstructed an access road outside the business premises.

The group had placed themselves in front of two entrances, with some protesters locked onto concrete and wooden structures.

Five people have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and taken into custody.

The other attendees dispersed by 2.30pm.

Officers worked alongside partner agencies, and the managers at the business, throughout the incident to ensure disruption was kept to minimum.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said on Friday: "Traffic is moving in and out of a business site in Dartford, with five arrests made following a protest.

"At 4.24am on Friday 26 November 2021, officers were called to the Littlebrook Business Centre after a group of more than 20 people obstructed an access road outside a business premises.

"The group placed themselves in front of two entrances, with some individuals locked onto concrete and wooden structures.

"Five people have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and taken into custody.

"The other attendees dispersed by 2.30pm.

"Officers worked alongside partner agencies, and the managers at the business, throughout the incident to ensure disruption was kept to minimum."

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