Fuel protesters hand in petition

The protest was organised through an internet social network

Fuel protesters have handed over a petition demanding action to cut the rising price of driving.

A 40-vehicle convoy left Chester on Friday morning, and travelled along the A55 expressway to Welsh Assembly Government offices in Colwyn Bay.

Well-wishers lined many of the bridges on the route, and some other road users showed signs of support.

The protest was organised through the internet social site, Facebook, which attracted the support of 9,000 users.

Supt Barry Jones, North Wales Police's commander, said the event passed without incident.

"Minimum disruption was caused to members of the public and I am grateful for their patience and the cooperation of the demonstration organisers," he said.

Several miles of tailbacks had built up by the time it reached St Asaph in Denbighshire.

Around 30 officers from both the North Wales and Cheshire forces were deployed.

The petition was received by a representative for the assembly government when the protestors arrived at the Colwyn Bay offices.

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