Further Arrests During Vestas Blades Demonstration

Police statement

Hampshire Constabulary can confirm a further two further arrests were made today (Wednesday, July 22) during a demonstration at the Vestas Blades wind turbine factory at Newport, Isle of Wight.

A 28-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.

A 49-year-old man from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of a breach of the peace.