EIGHT arrests have been made after reports of people gaining access to Navigator Terminals in Grays

Police were called to the site in Oliver Road shortly after 11:05pm yesterday.

Eight people have since been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass.

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A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We are on scene and have made arrests after reports of people gaining access to Navigator Terminals in Grays.

“We were called to the site in Oliver Road shortly after 11.05pm yesterday (Sunday 15 May).

“So far eight people have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and we’re working with our partners to bring a number of others to safety.

“Our officers are currently working to resolve the situation quickly and safely.

“Policing is not anti-protest, but we must intervene where there is a risk to life or where there is a suspicion laws are being broken.

“We are hoping this will be resolved safely and swiftly so that our officers can get back to protecting and serving the people of Essex.”