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"Shame on you" cries crowd as police arrest 5

mini mouse | 07.08.2005 15:46 | SOCPA | Repression | London

"Shame on you, shame on you..." chanted the crowd as police arrested 5 in Parliament Square today.

Protestors assemble with banner
Protestors assemble with banner

An angry demonstrator.
An angry demonstrator.

Police assemble to give warnings
Police assemble to give warnings

Leaflets are handed out
Leaflets are handed out

Police decline leaflet defining the limits of their powers
Police decline leaflet defining the limits of their powers

Man is separated from his banner and arrested
Man is separated from his banner and arrested

Police permission refused...
Police permission refused...


In a re-run of last Monday, police tolerated a peaceful demonstration for an hour, then leafleted the crowd to tell them their presence was illegal under the new Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill.

A squad of around twenty then moved in and gave individuals verbal warnings, prior to snatch squads removing them to waiting vans.

It was apparent that they had targeted demonstrators with banners - the act of separating protester from banner seemed to be part of the theatre. Several people announced they'd be back next Sunday with banners in tow, a fact quickly noted down by eavesdropping officers.

More demonstrations are scheduled in Parliament Square, check Protest.net for details.

mini mouse
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