ASYLUM seekers from Penally Camp have staged their second public protest within 24 hours.

Western Telegraph: The asylum seekers aired their grievances vocally and on their banners during their second protest since last night. Picture: Gareth Davies Photography

This afternoon, a group of around 40 men walked from the camp into Tenby, carrying banners bearing messages including 'Close the Camp', 'We flee from prison and still feeling a prisoner' and 'We want a normal life, no prison'.

Western Telegraph: Picture: Gareth Davies Photography

Western Telegraph: Picture: Gareth Davies Photography

They paused at The Green before moving up St John's Hill, along The Norton and down High Street into Tudor Square.

Western Telegraph: Picture: Gareth Davies Photography

The group continued to vocalise their grievances along the route and were monitored by police on foot and in vehicles.

Western Telegraph: Picture: Gareth Davies Photography

 

Western Telegraph: Picture: Gareth Davies Photography

As the Western Telegraph reported earlier today, a similar protest was staged yesterday evening, Wednesday January 13.

https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/19010464.penally-camp-asylum-seekers-hold-no-prison-protest-living-conditions/

A spokesman for Dyfed Powys Police said: “Officers are working with the management team on the site in line with the four E principles of engage, explain, encourage and enforce.''

Following comments about the apparent lack of social distancing between the protestors, the police spokesman added: “Officers are working with the management team on the site in line with the four E principles of engage, explain, encourage and enforce.

“We take all breaches of Covid regulations seriously and will act accordingly.”

All Pictures: Gareth Davies Photography