Seven women accused of trying to stop a tree being chopped down to make way for HS2 deny trespassing
A group of environmental campaigners who are accused of trying to stop a tree being chopped down to make way for HS2 have denied trespassing.
The group claim the 200-year-old oak tree, which is still standing, is home to species such as bats and red kites.Image captionMilton Keynes Magistrates' Court was told that 30 police officers were sent to the camp set up next to the tree and that the women were held in cells for 12 hours after being arrested.
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