Two arrests following protest in Shenstone

Two people were arrested for crimes following a morning protest in Shenstone.

officers Staffordshire Police They were called to Lynn Lane at around 7.35am following reports that access to a site on the road had been closed and large numbers of people arrived and began a peaceful protest.

Officers worked the area to ensure the safety of employees, the public and protesters and detained two people.

A 44-year-old woman from Angus, Scotland, was arrested on suspicion of locking onto and using a person or object to cause serious distress. violence A 64-year-old woman from London was arrested on suspicion of locking onto a person or object in a manner that caused serious distress, intimidation of person, family or property, or compelling the avoidance of lawful activity.

Both women are currently detained.

a spokesperson Staffordshire Police He said: “Two people have been arrested for offenses following protest activity in Shenstone.

“At around 7.35am this morning (Monday, November 25) we were called to an address in Lynn Lane following reports that the entrance was blocked.

“Several individuals also arrived and began participating in a peaceful protest. Officers were deployed to ensure the safety of employees, community members, and protesters in the area.

“A 44-year-old woman from Angus, Scotland, was arrested on suspicion of locking onto a person or object in a way that caused serious disruption and inflicting violence or intimidation on the person, family or property to force them to evade or refrain from lawful activity.

“A 64-year-old woman from London was arrested on suspicion of locking onto a person or object causing serious distress.

“They will remain in custody. Officers will continue to facilitate the right to peaceful protest but will take action against those engaging in criminal activity.”