Fuming locals use angle grinder to break into forbidden UK beach that’s been closed by French owners for nearly 20 years

Locals in Newhaven, East Sussex, showed their frustration with a long-closed beach by using an angle grinder to cut through a padlock securing the gate. The beach, owned by French residents, has been off-limits for nearly two decades, sparking anger among the community. Around 100 people joined the break-in, enjoying the beach during a heatwave, highlighting a simmering discontent with the land’s exclusion. This incident underscores broader issues around private property rights and local access to public spaces.