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Demonstrators protesting against terrorist group Isis apologised yesterday after their action on the Severn Bridge led to major traffic delays.
Around 10 cars stopped while on the westbound carriageway on Sunday.
Demonstrators held up signs that read: “Do not let Isis commit acts of massacre in Kurdistan” and flew the Kurdish flag.
Although the blockade lasted 15 minutes, it had a big knock-on effect on motorists travelling into Wales — causing miles of tailbacks.
Protesters issued an apology for causing traffic chaos, but felt their action was the “only way” to get people’s attention.
One of the demonstrators told ITV Wales: “We are really, really sorry for what we have done.
“We all know this is not right but it’s the only way we can get your attention.”
Gwent Police, which had not been told about the demo beforehand, said its officers arrived and helped to “facilitate a peaceful and safe protest” as well as to get traffic flowing again.
