The Gazette: Police Rest Days Cancelled Over Fracking Protest Fears - UK

Police have cancelled officers’ rest days as the Fylde coast looks poised to become the new battleground for anti-fracking activists.

Protesters are set to descend on County Hall tomorrow as councillors decide whether to back recommendations to allow drilling for shale gas at land off Preston New Road in Little Plumpton.

Councillors have been warned to expect disruption – with concerns now being raised the A583 could become the scene of battles between police and opponents to fracking, many of whom may not be local to the area.

Fracking has attracted fierce protests – as witnessed in Balcombe in 2013, where the cost of policing protesters ran to around £4m.

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