Three Legs Good Trident Dad

Access to Faslane nuclear base was successfully blocked on the Nov 13th. Activists caught security and MOD police unaware in a dawn raid. Two tripods were speedily erected with one protester hanging around for 26 hours. 2 of the 3 tripod sitters were later arrested and charged with breach of the peace, while the other escaped past police.

At the South Gate, four people (one pregnant and one wheelchair user amongst them) remained locked on for several hours preventing wheelchair access. They decided to move when police threatened to cut up and dismantle the woman’s wheelchair.

Ten arrests were made altogether including a Buddhist attempting to give water to a protester and a supporter walking away from the scene. The base was effectively closed for approximately two hours. Motorists waited in miles of tailbacks, possibly contemplating car culture and the whole nuclear issue.

Contact Faslane Peace Camp 01436 820901.