There will be an increased police presence in Fairford today (Saturday, 15 August) as part of an operation to facilitate a planned demonstration outside RAF Fairford.
A static demonstration is due to take place between 1pm and 3pm.
Gloucestershire County Council’s Highways department will put several road closures in place to help ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Local residents are advised that there may be disruption during the closures. Further information about the roads affected can be found on the council’s current road closures page.
Police say they fully respect the fundamental democratic right to protest and have a long history of facilitating peaceful demonstrations.
However, officers will also balance the rights of protesters to freedom of expression and assembly with those of the wider public to go about their personal and professional lives without disruption.
Police said they will not hesitate to take action against anyone who commits an unlawful act.
Officers have been liaising with the organisers of the demonstration, as well as a wide range of local and national partners. This liaison will continue throughout the event and afterwards.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact police on 101.
