Dover blockade: zero arrests, far-right links, and questions over policing

Hundreds of masked protesters blocked Dover's A20 on 5 September 2026, halting traffic for hours with no arrests. A Tommy Robinson associate appeared to claim credit, raising questions about Kent Police's intelligence and response. Local MP Mike Tapp called the protest "clearly coordinated" and wants Metropolitan Police mutual aid — cross-force support — pre-positioned at the port.