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Campaigners for the tax-avoidance protest group UK Uncut have claimed senior police officers "tricked" them into a mass arrest after a peaceful protest inside Fortnum & Mason's in London on Saturday.
Activists say they were given repeated assurances by a chief inspector from the Metropolitan police that they would be shown to safety after the protest, which she described as non-violent and sensible. However, when protesters left the luxury Piccadilly store on police instruction, they were kettled, handcuffed and taken into custody.
Their claims are backed up by footage, obtained by the Guardian, showing that, rather than being asked to leave, the protesters inside the luxury food retailer were told they were being kept inside for their own safety
In the video, shot by observers for the legal volunteer group Green & Black Cross, a police officer can be seen telling protesters they would be directed towards "the safest parts" once they had left the building
Originally posted by dizzylizzy
a police officer can be seen telling protesters they would be directed towards "the safest parts" once they had left the building
Originally posted by dereks
Originally posted by dizzylizzy
a police officer can be seen telling protesters they would be directed towards "the safest parts" once they had left the building
Which they were - the safest place fior these dickheads is under arrest!
Originally posted by dereks
Originally posted by dizzylizzy
a police officer can be seen telling protesters they would be directed towards "the safest parts" once they had left the building
Which they were - the safest place fior these dickheads is under arrest!
Originally posted by Jepic
Why do they even try to arrest them? They could all lose their jobs over this. Seriously, why even try? The only ones that are going to pay by doing unlawful actions are the policemen themselves. I for once am looking forward to this.