Thanet Way

The 2 squats on the route of the A299, Thanet Way, were evicted on Friday 21 st July. Over a hundred police from London plus another hundred security guards, bailiffs and the Under Sheriff who did Wanstonia, all turned up to get the squatters out... all 7 of them! However, 80 people did turn up in support. Highpoint squat had a 39 ft. tower on the roof which proved a problem as both the cherry-pickers the police brought fell apart... that's justice for you! 2 arrests occurred on the day. Total arrests now stand at 43. Since the arrival of the security guards several assaults have occurred on the protesters. A march on June 17th went in the protesters favour as most of the small amount of marchers were children, making the police, who turned out in force, look a bit silly!!! As always, more people are desperately needed to continue the resistance. There is a Full Moon Party / Action on the 10th of August. Contact the Blue Route Action Group 01227 275404 / 0378 693157 (mobile)