Five protesters arrested in Corrib terminal clashes

FIVE demonstrators were arrested and two gardaí injured as clashes broke out during protests at the Corrib gas terminal site in Co Mayo yesterday.

One man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Garda sergeant at the Bellanaboy compound, while four others could face charges for public order.

Around 200 Shell to Sea protesters travelled to the region to stage a sit-down blockade against the construction of Corrib gas refinery and associated pipeline.