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| Seven people have been arrested at the South Hook liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Milford Haven after protesters chained themselves together. | Seven people have been arrested at the South Hook liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Milford Haven after protesters chained themselves together. |
| Another five people are believed to be blocking an access road to the site. | |
| It is the latest in a series of protests at various stages of the 190-mile (306 km) pipeline being built from Milford Haven to Gloucestershire. | |
| Campaigners said the protest was designed to stop work at the terminal, but the attempt appears to have failed. | |
| Protesters claim the pipeline is damaging the environment and have raised health and safety concerns. | |
| Previously, contractor the National Grid had said the pipeline was needed to meet the UK's growing energy needs. | |
| They're currently chained together through arm tubes in what's known as a star formation Protester at Milford Haven | They're currently chained together through arm tubes in what's known as a star formation Protester at Milford Haven |
| Last week the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) gave the go-ahead for the second phase of the project which will pass through part of the Brecon Beacons. | Last week the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) gave the go-ahead for the second phase of the project which will pass through part of the Brecon Beacons. |
| In November, work on the first phase was halted by demonstrators who climbed inside the pipe at Trebanos in the Swansea Valley. | In November, work on the first phase was halted by demonstrators who climbed inside the pipe at Trebanos in the Swansea Valley. |
| One protester at the South Hook terminal on Wednesday said around 20 people were involved and the plan was to stop work again. | One protester at the South Hook terminal on Wednesday said around 20 people were involved and the plan was to stop work again. |
| A spokesperson for South Hook LNG said initially there was "traffic back up" while police organised an alternative route to the site. | A spokesperson for South Hook LNG said initially there was "traffic back up" while police organised an alternative route to the site. |
| The incident is still ongoing but we are working with the protesters and advising them of how they can continue with their protest within the limits of the law Chief Supt Paul Amphlett | The incident is still ongoing but we are working with the protesters and advising them of how they can continue with their protest within the limits of the law Chief Supt Paul Amphlett |
| Police had escorted some protesters away from the site, but others remained and were blocking a road. | |
| One protester said: "They're (the remaining protesters) currently chained together through arm tubes in what's known as a star formation. | |
| "There's probably about 20, 30 lorries backed up along the road which are unable to make deliveries." | "There's probably about 20, 30 lorries backed up along the road which are unable to make deliveries." |
| The protesters were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated trespass. One was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. | The protesters were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated trespass. One was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. |
| Dyfed-Powys and South Wales Police said they were carrying out a joint operation in which a number of people have been arrested. | Dyfed-Powys and South Wales Police said they were carrying out a joint operation in which a number of people have been arrested. |
| Protesters have previously occupied a section of the gas pipe | Protesters have previously occupied a section of the gas pipe |
| Chief Supt Paul Amphlett said: "We are working with our partner agencies and are doing everything we can to minimise disruption and ensure the safety of the public and the protesters. | Chief Supt Paul Amphlett said: "We are working with our partner agencies and are doing everything we can to minimise disruption and ensure the safety of the public and the protesters. |
| "The incident is still ongoing but we are working with the protesters and advising them of how they can continue with their protest within the limits of the law." | "The incident is still ongoing but we are working with the protesters and advising them of how they can continue with their protest within the limits of the law." |
| When complete, the pipeline will carry gas which has been imported as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) at Milford Haven and will eventually provide 20% of the UK's energy supply. | When complete, the pipeline will carry gas which has been imported as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) at Milford Haven and will eventually provide 20% of the UK's energy supply. |
| Some residents in Milford Haven formed a campaign group, Safe Haven, to try to prevent two LNG terminal being built in the town, citing concerns over safety. An offshoot campaign, Safe Haven Network, has also taken part in protests against the pipeline. | Some residents in Milford Haven formed a campaign group, Safe Haven, to try to prevent two LNG terminal being built in the town, citing concerns over safety. An offshoot campaign, Safe Haven Network, has also taken part in protests against the pipeline. |