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| Protesters in dockyard blockade bid | |
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| Protesters are attempting to block access to the Devonport naval base. | |
| Ten members of the Tamarians, a local anti-nuclear group, parked a car across the main entrance at 06:00 BST and two members chained themselves to it. | Ten members of the Tamarians, a local anti-nuclear group, parked a car across the main entrance at 06:00 BST and two members chained themselves to it. |
| Devon & Cornwall police said the protest was causing heavy congestion in the area. | Devon & Cornwall police said the protest was causing heavy congestion in the area. |
| The group is protesting against the refitting of Vanguard-class submarines, which are armed with Trident nuclear missiles. | The group is protesting against the refitting of Vanguard-class submarines, which are armed with Trident nuclear missiles. |
| Protestor Shirley Law said the group had exhausted all legal avenues. | Protestor Shirley Law said the group had exhausted all legal avenues. |
| Devonport is the repair and refuelling base for the Royal Navy's fleet of nuclear submarines. | Devonport is the repair and refuelling base for the Royal Navy's fleet of nuclear submarines. |
| A naval spokesman said the protestors would be cut free and removed. | A naval spokesman said the protestors would be cut free and removed. |