After a fun communal day of cleaning and preparation the inaugeration of Oxford´s new social centre was rudely interrupted by the appearance of more than 8 police cars, vans, an attack dog and plenty of police armed with battering rams for a hasty eviction.
A very clear indication of Oxford police force´s attitude to legal squatting rights and the effort to rebuild free spaces for community projects and social solidarity in times of crisis...
(Mabye Tesco had something to do with too.)
Not to worry - plenty of leafletting and positive conversations with neighbours highlighted the local support out there for a new social centre - watch this space!

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