Dover blockade policing faces scrutiny as far-right links emerge and no arrests made

Hundreds of masked protesters blocked Dover's A20 on 5 September 2026, halting traffic for hours with zero arrests. A Tommy Robinson associate appeared to claim credit, prompting scrutiny of Kent police's intelligence and response. Local MP Mike Tapp called the protest "clearly coordinated," not spontaneous, and wants Metropolitan Police mutual aid pre-positioned at the port.