Two arrests following protest activity in Shenstone
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Two people have been arrested on suspicion of lock on offences following protest activity in Shenstone.
At about 7.35am this morning (Monday 25 November), we were called to an address on Lynn Lane following reports of the entrance being blocked off.
A number of people also arrived and began engaging in a peaceful protest.
Officers were deployed to ensure the safety of employees, members of the community and protestors at the site.
A 44-year-old woman, from Angus, Scotland, has been arrested on suspicion of locking on to a person or object to cause serious disruption and using violence or intimidation on person, family or property to compel activity or abstention from lawful activity.
A 64-year-old woman, from London, has been arrested on suspicion of locking on to a person or object to cause serious disruption.
They remain in custody.
Officers will continue to facilitate the right to a peaceful protest but will act against those who engage in criminal activity.