A man arrested for immigration offences was released on bail after protesters gathered in south-east London on Saturday for hours to block a van he was being transported in from leaving. Metropolitan police officers were called to Evan Cook Close, near Queens Road train station, shortly after 1.30pm “to a report of protesters obstructing immigration officers” and said officers remained at the scene shortly before 5pm. A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers attended and found a van was being prevented from leaving the location. “One man has been arrested for immigration offences.”The Met later said the man was arrested by immigration enforcement officers and has since been released on bail. Popoola added: “He’s being released, peaceful protest is powerful.”Police hold back activists trying to block an immigration van from transporting a prisoner.

Source: The Guardian June 11, 2022 20:47 UTC