Home   News   Article

UPDATE: Further arrests following Cromarty Firth protest


By Andrew Dixon

Easier access to your trusted, local news. Subscribe to a digital package and support local news publishing.



Click here to sign up to our free newsletters!

Police have arrested two people – taking the total number of arrests to 14 – following a continued protest on an oil rig in the Cromarty Firth.

Chief Superintendent George Macdonald, Highlands and Islands divisional commander, said: "Officers returned to the platform at around 2pm and, after deploying specialist tactics to access the area, subsequently arrested a man and woman who had been carrying out a continued protest on the rig.

"They have since been safely returned to shore by boat.

"Three further people were arrested on land earlier in the day in connection with this operation. This brings the total number of people arrested to 14 and enquiries are ongoing.

"The safety of everyone involved has remained our main priority throughout this challenging operation.

"Once again we utilised highly trained specialist officers from across Police Scotland and I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone involved for their professionalism throughout this unique and challenging situation.

"We are grateful for the significant support we have received and the continued co-operation of local communities."


Do you want to respond to this article? If so, click here to submit your thoughts and they may be published in print.



This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More