The main entrance to the Faslane naval base was blocked for several hours last night by anti-nuclear protesters – and a major protest is planned for later this month.
Three people were arrested after a ‘lock-on’ by protesters yesterday in an incident which started during the afternoon rush hour and finished just before 11pm.
A Royal Navy spokesperson said Ministry of Defence Police called the Scottish Ambulance Service following concerns over the wellbeing of one of the protesters.
“We can confirm that three individuals were arrested yesterday outside of HMNB Clyde and charged with breach of the peace,” he added.
“At no time did the individuals gain entry to the site and the safety and security of the naval base and our vessels was no compromised.
“The naval base has well-established procedures in place for such eventualities and our core business of supporting the Royal Navy fleet was not affected.
Faslane Peace Camp announced yesterday that a ‘Jam the Base’ protest is planned for Saturday August 26, with a ‘nicely noisy’ march along the A814 to the north gate starting at 3pm and ending in an ‘anti-nuclear cacophony’.
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