Mayday Monopoly Arrests

To date (10/05/01) a total of 96 people have been arrested, 92 were arrested on May Day and 4 since, an indication that arrests may continue. Seven people are still being held on remand.

Did you see anyone being arrested or injured on Mayday? If so please contact LDMG, as this information may assist a persons defence or civil claim for damages. Provide the persons name or an accurate time and location of arrest so it can be matched to a particular person. It is easier and quicker if you could send e-mail in the first instance; please include your phone number. Also if you know anyone who was arrested who has not or contacted LDMG please get him her to do so.

There may be further arrests, ‘wanted’ photos have appeared in at least one newspaper. Remember if someone you know appears to be wanted, it is very useful for them to know, but gossiping or otherwise drawing attention to the fact could land someone in prison. If you are arrested DON’T admit it’s you in the picture, you only have to give a name and address, say ‘no comment' to all other questions and get a good solicitor.

LDMG are not co-ordinating the bringing of a mass civil action against the police though will assist in gathering information about arrests; ldmg@altavista.com Tel. 020 8245 2930 (24hr answerphone).

If you wish to pursue a claim then you may wish to contact the following:

Liberty is taking up the issue, contact Nancy Collins. nancyc@liberty-human-rights.org.uk Tel 020 7378 3653.

Mark Scott at Bhatt Murphy solicitors m.scott@bhattmurphy.demon.co.uk Tel 020 7253 7744.