SOUTHAMPTON residents have been warned of "increased activity" around the docks today.

ABP Southampton is holding a multi-agency training exercise starting today, October 3, until tomorrow, October 4.

Residents have been told to expect an increase in activity around the port.

Port operations will continue as normal throughout the day.

A spokesperson from ABP said: "We are holding a multi-agency training exercise at the Port of Southampton from October 3-4 and expect an increase in activity around the port.

"All port operations will be running normally throughout the duration of this exercise."

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