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Aldermaston Blockade a Success

Dave | 23.04.2007 19:48 | Anti-militarism

From just after 6am this morning three gates of AWE Aldermaston were kept shut by peaceful protesters, determined to disrupt the multimillion pound upgrade of the UK Trident nuclear weapons system.

Shutting the Home Office gate
Shutting the Home Office gate

Shutting Tadley gate
Shutting Tadley gate


See earlier article for more background:  http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/04/368551.html

Matt sat on top of the Home Office gate, keeping it closed until after 10am. A scaffolding tower was built and moved into place so that he could be removed. A second woman was also arrested while attempting to lock the gates together, and she may be charged with Intent to commit criminal damage.

Meanwhile at the Tadley gate there was a full lock-on across the roadway using steel and concrete pipes, completely blocking this entrance until around 11am. Here seven people were arrested for Obstruction of the Highway. The Construction gate was also d-locked shut for a shorter period.

The 9 arrested were taken to three different police stations within Berkshire, and all have now been released and are bailed to appear at Newbury court next month.

They are very pleased with the success of their action which caused widespread delays to site traffic, and said “Scots went down on St Georges day to take action against the bomb. It doesn't take many people to be really effective, so get off yer arse and lock-on!”

See also:  http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article.aspx?articleID=4203

Dave

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dis

23.04.2007 21:02

did you close the fucker for good? Then its not a sucess you fuckwits

fuck


lets keep up the pressure!

24.04.2007 12:20

Well done!! The relentless movement that has grown in recent years against the UKs WMD system needs you! Go to:

 http://www.blockthebuilders.org.uk/

 http://www.faslane365.org

Get involved! Lets shut them down!

Student Dave


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