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29/08/2014
Nato Protest Camp Set Up In Newport
A demonstration camp has been established at Tredegar Park in Newport ahead of next weeks Nato summit.
Five days before the summit is due to begin, a protest camp has been set up, including kitchens, toilets and washing facilities.
Thousands of protesters are expected to join the camp in the days leading up to the summit, with the first protest announced for Saturday.
Nine and a half thousand police officers, from 43 UK forces, are to police the two-event event being held at Celtic Manor Resort.
(MH/CD)
Five days before the summit is due to begin, a protest camp has been set up, including kitchens, toilets and washing facilities.
Thousands of protesters are expected to join the camp in the days leading up to the summit, with the first protest announced for Saturday.
Nine and a half thousand police officers, from 43 UK forces, are to police the two-event event being held at Celtic Manor Resort.
(MH/CD)
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