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Arrest made after Welsh farmers lead protest outside Lesley Griffiths' office

North Wales Police said they had received a report about a blockade on Rhosddu Road in Wrexham - outside the office of the Rural Affairs Minister on Monday (February 12).

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
Around 30 tractors and 20 pick-ups protested outside the office of Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths on Monday (February 12)
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Around 30 tractors and 20 pick-ups protested outside the office of Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths on Monday (February 12)

Police have made an arrest after farmers led a protest outside the office of Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths regarding their 'disapproval' of Government policies. North Wales Police said they...

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