Three charity campaigners part of a humanitarian cause aiming to help refugees were detained in Dover last night.

Members of the Drive For Justice team were travelling to Calais were detained for four hours by authorities in Dover before being released without charge.

The activists are organising the ‘Convoy2Calais’ later this week and were travelling ahead to ensure there would be less disruption to the convoy which sets off on Saturday 19th September.

The group said the three were detained between 11.30pm and 3.30am whilst the police carried out checks.

Their phones were temporarily seized and after 4 hours, they were allowed to continue on their journey.

They missed their ferry crossing but were able to cross over on the next available ferry.

Asif Mahmud, spokesman for Drive For Justice, said “I couldn’t believe members were being unnecessarily detained when we are only on a humanitarian mission. “It would appear, the police are using anti-terrorism laws to harass campaigners.

“Drive For Justice are primarily an activist group for justice, freedom and peace in Palestine.

“We advocate all peaceful and democratic means to promote the Palestinian cause. The police should be focusing their attention on the far right and real terrorists, instead of targeting the good guys.”