Just one in ten eco warriors arrested by cops has been charged
The group — which blocked roads yesterday across four London locations and was also accused of having “blood on its hands” after the deaths of two women on a hard shoulder because of one of their protests — has demonstrated almost every day over the past six months.
Animal Rebellion, which campaigns for animal and climate justice, has held at least 16 protests in the past six months, leading to 250 arrests for crimes such as stealing milk and criminal damage., said: “Taxpayers are sick of picking up the tab. While the right to protest is rightly protected, some of these stunts have gone well beyond the law and are costing huge sums. The police need to get a grip on these groups and ensure their activities stay within the law.