Peace campaigner arrested in heavy handed policing at Menwith Hill

The event, 2004 – Space Oddity – was part of the International week of protest 'KEEP SPACE FOR PEACE' called for by the Global Network Against Nuclear Weapons and Power in Space. Menwith Hill is part of a worldwide network of military bases provides the United States with a global platform for warfare and espionage and is part of the so called Star Wars system.

Part of the perimeter of the base is skirted by a footpath and it was while walking along this path that Lindis was arrested for breaching bail conditions which prohibit her from coming within five metres of the site. North Yorkshire police officers led the demonstration along the path and then arrested Lindis, holding her down forcibly although she was making no resistance. One officer was heard to remark that after the “nuisance” she causes every Tuesday (when she holds a vigil at the Base) she “had it coming”.

Earlier, Lindis had addressed the gathering and provided background information as people walked around the Base. Music was provided by The Peace Artistes and Rhythms of Resistance Sheffield



Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases (CAAB
www.caab.org.uk/

Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space
www.globenet.free-online.co.uk/index.htm

The Peace Artistes
www.frogsdesign.fsnet.co.uk/peacearts

Rhythms of Resistance Sheffield
www.rhythmsofresistancesheffield.org.uk