Portobello Road Residents ‘Trapped in Their Homes’ by Terror Curbs

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Litigation: Portobello Road Residents ‘Trapped in Their Homes’ by Terror Curbs

1 August 2025


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Residents in one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods are taking legal action after being “imprisoned” by barriers outside their homes, designed to prevent terrorist attacks.

A team from Broadfield, who is representing the residents, claims that the new barriers were introduced without formal consultation.

"The restrictions — which also ban all vehicles from the road between 10am and 4pm for either three or seven days a week, depending on the section — have raised concerns among locals that they will not be able to leave."

Bill Bowkett

The Standard

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