Protests over fuel prices have been taking place across the country
By Bronwen Weatherby and Rod Minchin, PA
Protesters took part in a roadblock across the bridge before they were stopped and detained by police for driving below the 30mph speed limit.Gwent Police chief superintendent Tom Harding said the protesters had breached the legal notice put in place to ensure public safety.
"We are aware of other driving offences, not connected to the protest, such as the use of a mobile phone whilst driving. These offences will be dealt with appropriately."The protests, which started at around 7am, were understood to have been organised via social media under the banner Fuel Price Stand Against Tax, although police said their discussions were held with the organiser of the M4 ‘stand up to fuel prices’ protest.
Dozens of police vans and hundreds of officers from both Gwent Police and Avon and Somerset Police were on the scene at 8.30am when four people were arrested and 10.45am when another eight people were arrested. "I then lost a job two weeks ago because the company couldn’t afford to put fuel in that many lorries so last in, first out.Sharon Downs, 46, Pontypridd driving her horse box Ms Downs, a saddle fitter, told the PA news agency:"I’m fed up of putting so much fuel in my car. I’m self-employed and people rather not get their saddles fitted now than cover the travel cost because of the fuel hikes.
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