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TP Big Blockade, October 2008
On 27 October, BtB joined hundreds of activists who descended on AWE to
join the blockade called by Trident Ploughshares.Some stretches of the
surrounding roads were closed for more than 5 hours. 33 people were
arrested, but few charged.
From 5.30am, autonomous affinity groups blockaded using concrete
lock-ons, arm-tubes, tripods, super-glue and numbers of bodies. Almost
200 others kept a lively presence at the gates with banners and music.
Thames Valley Police's Rope Access Team (RATS) were kept busy until
11.30am cutting, drilling and hammering people out. Officers from
Hampshire, the MDP and the Met were involved in the operation, with
horses and a helicopter deployed during the day. Others kept a presence
at the gates with banners and music.
Over the course of the morning the police made 33 arrests, predominantly
for obstruction of the highway and public order offences. Those arrested
were taken as far afield as Slough and Abingdon, with Newbury and Loddon
Valley police stations filled to capacity. Over a dozen people were
charged with obstruction, while others were offered cautions or £30
fixed penalty notices.
For more info, reports and pics see
Trident Ploughshares Blockade Blog
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