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Anti-ISIS protest causes disruption on Second Severn Crossing

Protestors have held a demonstration on the westbound stretch of the M4 over the treatment of Iraqi Kurds by ISIS. There were severe delays for motorists as police arrived to deal with the situation.

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Disruption on Severn Bridge due to 'protest'

There is traffic disruption on the M4 this afternoon due to a number of demonstrators protesting in the middle lane westbound of the Severn Crossing.

Gwent Police say officers are engaging with them to establish what their plans are.

Credit: Sion Ifan Davies
Traffic is seen to be at a standstill on the M4 Severn Bridge Credit: Sion Ifan Davies

"Our priority is the safety of those involved and motorists and also to ensure the free flow of traffic. We have adequate resources together with our partners to ensure all eventualities are dealt with appropriately.”

– Gwent Police spokesperson

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