Live updates as ‘planned fuel protests’ expected to take place across Northern Ireland

Road users across Northern Ireland are expecting widespread disruption across the country on Tuesday due to calls on social media for ‘fuel protests’.

Posters online have been calling on members of the farming community and HGV drivers to block certain roads in Northern Ireland on April 14 at 2pm due to rising costs

They will reportedly take place on Westlink, Belfast, M1 at Sprucefield, Nutts Corner, Sandyknowes Roundabout, Larne Harbour, Ballygawley Roundabout, Toome Bridge and Omagh town centre.

It is unclear who has called for these protests to take place – The Ulster Farmers’ Union has said it has had “no involvement” in the organisation of ‘planned fuel protests’ and its chair has called on members not to take part on Tuesday.

The PSNI have said they are aware of the reports of the protests with a spokesperson saying: “Police are maintaining an ongoing assessment in relation to social media posts calling for planned protests across Northern Ireland.

“A policing response has been prepared, if needed, to ensure public safety and to help minimise any potential disruption to the wider community.”

We will keep you updated as the day develops in our live blog below…