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The Waterfront Workers Union has accused police of being ridiculously aggressive during this morning's protest at Port South in Bluff.
Around 80 people turned up to protest against Carter Holt Harvey's use of casual workers from Tauranga-based firm Mainland Stevedoring.
Scuffles broke out when protesters tried to prevent the casual workers' van, which was surrounded by Invercargill police, entering the port.
Union spokesman Ray Fife said police were unnecessarily aggressive with their tactics as they moved with the van through the picketers.
A 38-year-old woman was arrested and charged with disorderly behaviour, however picketers claim it should have been the other way around.
The woman was bailed and will appear in the Invercargill District Court this Friday.
Invercargill police have defended the way they handled this morning's protests.
Senior Sergeant Steve Larking said police will continue to take action when people are placing others in danger during protests.
Senior Sergeant Larking said the woman arrested had ignored a previous warning about her behaviour.
Mr Fife said the union will maintain its port presence all day.
He said more protesters were expected at 7 pm tonight when the workers' were due to change shifts.
- IRN, HERALD ONLINE STAFF
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