Climate protestors arrested at Oxford Airport
13.09.09
Two climate change activists were arrested after breaching security at Oxford Airport yesterday. The pair, from the Climate Rush group, climbed under a hedge and jumped over a fence to reach the runway area on Saturday afternoon. They had been taking part in a picnic outside the airport, which was organised by Climate Rush as a protest against the airport's expansion. They were held on suspicion of aggravated trespass and bailed.
A Climate Rush spokeswoman said it was protesting against plans to expand the airport by increasing its number of flights, adding: ‘More flights can only mean more emissions, more noise, and more local pollution.’ A Thames Valley Police spokeswoman said: ‘About 30 people had a picnic, but two of them gained access to the main airport, and were arrested just after they got into it. They did not cause any disruption.’
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