Brighton hosted over 500 protesters calling for the closure of the EDO/ITT weapons factory, which manufactures bomb parts used against the people of Gaza last year.
Police attempt to protect the weapons factory
Mounted cops struggle to follow the protest in skirmishes outside the factory
In Brighton, protesters resist all attempts to control the demonstration
Police used force to try and dispel the protest and demonstrators were kettled and subject to baton charges. Clashes outside the factory led to several minor injuries, and at least five arrests were made, including one medic.
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http://photographywithoutborders.org/2010/01/smash-edo-protest-demo-brighton-remember-gaza-photos-police/
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http://photographywithoutborders.org/2010/01/smash-edo-protest-demo-brighton-remember-gaza-photos-police/
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