POLICE have been called to a protest in a village in the heart of the Cotswolds.
They are at a protest in Broadway, where residents have formed a blockade to prevent broadband poles from being installed on The Sands estate.
West Mercia Police officers have said they are providing reassurance and will be ensuring that any disruption is kept to a minimum.
Officers are currently attending today’s protest in Broadway to provide reassurance and ensure any disruption is kept to a minimum.
— West Mercia Police (@WMerciaPolice) November 2, 2023
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A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "We recognise the right to peaceful protest and will always balance the rights of those wishing to do so with the rights of those affected.
"We are grateful to the local community for their understanding and cooperation while the protest takes place."
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