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Swoop update: Injured police officer - Statement from Climate Camp
As the Swoop unfolded today, one issue the media has drawn increasing attention to has been the number of injuries sustained by protesters and police. In particular the media has focused on one police officer who sustained head injuries and was airlifted to hospital. The following is a statement that has been issued by the Camp for Climate Action media team.
The Latest Scoop on the Swoop: Update @ 13.30
About 30 minutes ago a group of around 40 people pulled down fences on the East side of the power station, near to the coal pile and people started pouring through towards the coal.
Follow all the (direct) action live online
Activism is not just about taking action. It's also about explaining to people what the action is about and and engaging in debate. What better way to help explain today's Swoop on Ratcliffe-on-Soar than through a mash-up of Google maps, satellite imagery, photos, videos and live updates from activists.