- A large group of masked "stop the boats" demonstrators blocked access routes to the Port of Dover, causing significant travel disruption around the town.
- Kent Police attended the spontaneous protest, confirming that all demonstrators had dispersed by midday with no arrests made.
- Full operations at the Port of Dover resumed by 12.30pm, with traffic flowing normally, after the government condemned the disruption.
- Members of the public reported feeling anxious and intimidated by the large group of men wearing ski masks and balaclavas.
- Politicians, including Reform UK figures and government representatives, criticised the protest methods and the travel delays caused.
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