Press Releases & Updates 2003
6th October 2003
Two Arrests This Morning at Devonport
Locals Vow Not to be Deterred
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Two more activists were arrested this morning at Devonport naval dockyards on the last day of the Trident Ploughshares anti-nuclear peace camp. As activists prepare to take down the disarmament camp, locals who organised the event vowed to continue the campaign for as long as Trident is on their doorstep.
Local activist Matt Bury said:
“Once again it was great to be at today’s peaceful protest at Camels Head Gate. The arrests won’t deter us and as long as Trident is here we will be too. I just hope that the government listens to sense soon and gets rid of these useless nuclear weapons.”
Panda from Faslane peace camp and Nicholas Torr (31) from Falmouth were arrested at 7:35am while blockading the Camels Head Gate. They have been charged with obstructing the highway under Section 25 of The Highways Act and are being held at Crownhill police station. Supporters are currently gathering outside the station in support of Panda and Nicholas. These arrests bring the total number of arrests at this camp to 12.
David McKenzie of Trident Ploughshares said “What we want is for the British government to take responsibility for its criminal nuclear weapons policy and its total disregard for people’s safety.”
Update 4pm: Panda and Nicholas have both been released on bail charged with "Obstruction of the Highway". They are due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates Court on 22nd October.
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