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Violent Disruption: Swale Council Meeting Targeted by Protesters

12/16/2025

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Swale Borough Council faced violent intimidation during a Kent debate on making Swale a district of sanctuary for refugees.
Balaclava-clad individuals disrupted the meeting by pelting councillors with eggs.
Labour MP Kevin McKenna condemned the incident as an attack on democracy.
Swale Borough Council's building sustained damage and was temporarily closed.
Kent Police are investigating criminal damage and assault, with no arrests yet.

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Story summary

Swale Borough Council faced violent intimidation during a Kent debate on making Swale a district of sanctuary for refugees.
Balaclava-clad individuals disrupted the meeting by pelting councillors with eggs.
Labour MP Kevin McKenna condemned the incident as an attack on democracy.
Swale Borough Council's building sustained damage and was temporarily closed.
Kent Police are investigating criminal damage and assault, with no arrests yet.