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Police Raid at Earl Street G20 Convergence Centre

Mae and Han | 02.04.2009 16:11 | G20 London Summit

Police raided a peaceful occupation of the G20 convergence space in East London.

As people were organising to leave the convergence space at mid day today police raided. 30-40 people attempted to protect the space by blockaiding the main doors. We then congregated on the top floor and sat in a circle with our arms in the air to show the police that we were not violent. However, the police met us with a taser gun, full riot gear and proceeded to make us lie face down with our hands on the floor.

We believe two people were arrested, although we are unsure what they have been charged with. One has been taken to hospital following an injury. The rest were searched, handcuffed and had names, DOB, addresses and photos taken.

If anyone has more information please contact legal support urgently:
 legal@climatecamp.org.uk

Mae and Han
- e-mail: pt06hm@leeds.ac.uk

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  1. Arrested — ANON
  2. A brief clip on ITV... — Jo
  3. No charge — Anon
  4. ITV embedded camera & TASERS — police is desperate ....