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| Arrests at LNG pipeline protest | |
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| A protest at a gas terminal over the construction of pipeline from west Wales to Gloucestershire has ended. | |
| A police operation was launched after around a dozen activists broke into the South Hook liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near Milford Haven. | |
| There were seven arrests near a jetty and another protest group blocked a road into the terminal by chaining themselves together inside pipes. | |
| Protests have already been held against the 190-mile (306 km) pipeline. | |
| Police said seven protesters were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated trespass, with one of these also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. | Police said seven protesters were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated trespass, with one of these also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. |
| Campaigners said the protest, which began at around 0400 GMT, was designed to stop work at the terminal, but the attempt appears to have failed. | |
| 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 |
| They claim the pipeline is damaging the environment and have raised health and safety concerns. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 earlier escorted some protesters away from the site, but others remained and were blocking a road. | |
| The 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." |
| Before the protest ended Dyfed-Powys and South Wales Police said they were carrying out a joint operation. | |
| 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. |
| Are you in the area and can see what has been happening? What is your reaction to the protest? Tell us by filling in the form below. | Are you in the area and can see what has been happening? What is your reaction to the protest? Tell us by filling in the form below. |
| If you have pictures of the protest, you can send them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | If you have pictures of the protest, you can send them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |
| At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |