Arrests made along the M4 and M5 after police say fuel protesters breached agreement to drive at a minimum speed of 30mph
, at least 12 arrests have been made on the M4 after protesters breached the legal agreement made with the police.
Chief Superintendent Tom Harding, of Gwent Police, said: "We are seeing significant delays both east and westbound on the Prince of Wales Bridge due to the planned protest.Meanwhile, Avon and Somerset Police said two slow-moving roadblocks in the force area have a potential to cause disruption - one on the M4 westbound, travelling from junction 17 towards Wales, and another on the M5 northbound, due to travel from junction 24 towards Almondsbury Interchange later.
The protests are understood to be organised via social media under the banner Fuel Price Stand Against Tax.Organisers have indicated an intention to block the Prince of Wales Bridge, with the protest starting on the M4 at Magor services, junction 23A eastbound, and junction 20 of the M4 westbound.Chief Superintendent Tom Harding said he would encourage drivers to reconsider their journey, consider working from home and avoid the area where possible.
Mr Cox said: "I totally support their protest because people have reached the end of their tethers at the moment."
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