**callout** RAMPARTS eviction
anon | 12.03.2009 13:23
latest update:
this morning, (someone acting for) the owner turned up pretending to be a fire inspector. there had been a minor burned toast incident in the morning, so the man was let in, accompanied by one other individual. then, they kicked the Rampart person out. one cop eventually showed up and sided with the owner, even though the whole thing was illegal.
30 people are there now, outside the building.
5 private security, 3 cops, possibly the owner are inside and around the entrance.
WE NEED MORE NUMBERS.
Ramparts has been an amazing community and political activity centre for a few years. There was an eviction order which ran out after the owner failed to act for 6 months. nevertheless, today's events threaten to take Ramparts away once again, and for good. we need support NOW.
rampART
15 -17 Rampart Street, London E1 2LA (near Whitechapel, off Commercial Rd)
rampart[at]mutualaid.org
07050 618445
this morning, (someone acting for) the owner turned up pretending to be a fire inspector. there had been a minor burned toast incident in the morning, so the man was let in, accompanied by one other individual. then, they kicked the Rampart person out. one cop eventually showed up and sided with the owner, even though the whole thing was illegal.
30 people are there now, outside the building.
5 private security, 3 cops, possibly the owner are inside and around the entrance.
WE NEED MORE NUMBERS.
Ramparts has been an amazing community and political activity centre for a few years. There was an eviction order which ran out after the owner failed to act for 6 months. nevertheless, today's events threaten to take Ramparts away once again, and for good. we need support NOW.
rampART
15 -17 Rampart Street, London E1 2LA (near Whitechapel, off Commercial Rd)
rampart[at]mutualaid.org
07050 618445
anon
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UPDATE - standoff with police
12.03.2009 13:41
the owner did not ascertain that the building was clear of occupants before starting to board up the building.
in the meanwhile, people CLIMBED BACK INTO Ramparts. the boarding up has stopped and there is currently a standoff between the people here in solidarity in front of the building, and the police / private security.
we need more numbers in solidarity to take Rampart back!!
in the meanwhile, people CLIMBED BACK INTO Ramparts. the boarding up has stopped and there is currently a standoff between the people here in solidarity in front of the building, and the police / private security.
we need more numbers in solidarity to take Rampart back!!
anon
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