The Chief Constable of Kent, Michael Fuller, has today voluntarily referred the Liberal Democrats' document on the Kingsnorth Climate Camp protests to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).

Mr Fuller said, "This document makes a number of allegations. Kent Police's policy has always been to be open and transparent in everything we do and this will be no different.

"If we find officers have failed to meet the very high standards we expect then we will act"

"The Chief Constable will meet with the IPCC next week to discuss the issue.

"The majority of the comments around the police operation from the people of Kent have been wholly supportive of our actions.

"As with any major police operation we always review our procedures and protocols.

"Like any forward thinking police force we are always keen to learn and develop the way we protect the people of Kent.

"There will be no further comment from Kent Police until we have heard from the IPCC."