Pro-Palestine protesters have targeted a Conservative MP’s home accusing him of being “complicit in genocide”.
Dozens of activists stood outside Tobias Ellwood’s family home in Dorset brandishing flags, placards and a megaphone.
The former defence minister, who represents Bournemouth East, was at home with his children during the demonstration which ended at about 9pm on Monday.
Police were called and Operation Bridger, a security scheme to protect the homes and constituency offices of MPs, was implemented.
A spokesman for Dorset Police said: “Officers attended the scene and liaised with the organisers to ensure people could exercise their right to protest legally and safely without causing significant or ongoing serious public disorder, serious damage or serious disruption to the community.
“We respect people’s right to lawful protest. However, we have a duty to ensure those involved act within the law and ensure the local community can go about their lawful activities.”
