Police Go Wild At Veggies Party

October 16th saw the party marking the 15th Anniversary of Veggies Catering Campaign. However, at about 12.20am, in a totally unrelated incident, police had been seen nearby arresting, jostling or threatening 2 youths. One of Veggies guests, concerned by this incident went to find out what was happening and was arrested himself. Seeing a friend and colleague now involved, another woman went to ask why he had been arrested and was herself assaulted and arrested, without any reply or caution. At this point the few police in attendance felt a need to assert themselves and called for ‘Emergency Back-up’. Within a minute 23 police cars and vans had begun to arrive. One man was on the road struggling to avoid a rain of baton blows. On Sunday evening this person was in hospital with a fractured skull and many stitches. He was released from hospital on Sunday evening straight into police custody and charged with violent disorder and assault on police officers. In total, 12 were arrested; 9 of whom appeared in court on 22nd October. 8 were bailed to 4th November, mostly charged with obstruction. 1 charged with violent disorder bailed til December 3rd. 3 others, had already been bailed to return to police station in mid-November.

More witnesses URGENTLY needed. Contact: info@veggies.org.uk