All morning, people have been allowed to leave on one by one basis on condition that they are searched, they give names, are filmed/photographed and have good excuse to leave (like catching a train). In the afternoon, two large groups (around 300) attempted to leave the campsite.
The first group was intending to do prisoner support by marching to outside Stirling Prison; it was peaceful and quiet, but was not allowed out of the gate; riot police immediately mobilised to stop them. No one left; the police were not challenged. Another group then attempted to leave with flowers and banners in solidarity with those injured or killed in London.
Police did not allow them out; this provoked a very bad situation with riot cops attempting to get into the camp. Some campers parked a van/minibus across the entrance to stop them coming in. It has now quietened down; no cars are being allowed in, but they are being allowed out. Cops are at a distance of about 300 metres. Those on the site believe this is a strategy to reduce the number of people on the campsite.
Police did not allow them out; this provoked a very bad situation with riot cops attempting to get into the camp. Some campers parked a van/minibus across the entrance to stop them coming in. It has now quietened down; no cars are being allowed in, but they are being allowed out. Cops are at a distance of about 300 metres. Those on the site believe this is a strategy to reduce the number of people on the campsite.
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intimidation by the cops
08.07.2005 06:05
Don't be afraid. Stick together. Remain peaceful. You are winning.
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