171 held in nuclear base protest (Faslane / Scotland)

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Source: The Press Association

... More than 170 people were arrested as they marked the end of 365 days of protest at Faslane Naval Base on the Clyde.

The demonstrators brought their year of action to a close by forming a human circle in front of the gates at around 3.30pm, which was then dispersed by police. Strathclyde Police said 73 men and 98 women were arrested.

An estimated 500 demonstrators descended on the main gate of the base, home of the UK's Trident fleet of nuclear submarines ...

Police moved in quickly to start removing the demonstrators, making 94 arrests by 10am. Witnesses spoke of a "continuous" stream of people being carried off by teams of officers ...

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