TheMoog 0 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 From the Beeb: Bricks and debris were thrown at police as they moved in to prepare the way for bailiffs clearing the illegal part of the UK's largest travellers' site. Riot police entered the site after breaking down a rear fence just after 07:00 BST, prompting angry scenes. The move came during discussions, described by supporters as a distraction, at the main gate. The travellers lost a last-ditch attempt to stave off the evictions at the Court of Appeal on Monday. Essex Police said two people had been Tasered and one arrested. One caravan at the site has been set on fire. Electricity supplies were cut and protesters wearing masks said this had turned off crucial medical equipment belonging to elderly residents. At least 50 officers led the operation to clear the site. One resident said she had been hit by a baton. Another set fire to her own caravan.'Heavily outnumbered' The BBC's Jeremy Cooke, who is inside the camp, described it as a "very dramatic situation". He said the protesters were "heavily outnumbered by the police". Aerial footage shows a large number of police moving in on activists at the site "They have met with a lot of resistance here. Stones have been thrown, we've seen Tasers deployed," he said. He added: "Police quickly moved through the site to the main gate once they had gained entry as this was the most important point. Bailiffs and heavy machinery have to come on to the site through this barricaded gate. "There are people chained to it and about 25 activists on the overhead gantry who are determined to stay there, they say." Police vehicles had lined local roads from the early hours of the morning and an ambulance station had been set up in a compound nearby. Resident Nora Egan said she was struck as she told police they were not entitled to break down fences. She said: "This is being led by the police, there is no sign of bailiffs."Talks broke down Resident Kathleen McCarthy said: "The memory of Dale Farm will weigh heavily on Britain for generations - we are being dragged out of the only homes we have in this world. "Our entire community is being ripped apart by Basildon Council and the politicians in government." Essex Police said officers entered the site "following intelligence which informed the commanders that anyone entering the site was likely to come up against violence and a serious breach of the peace would occur". Protesters placed barricades around the site to block police from entering In a statement, the force said: "Intelligence received indicated protesters had stockpiled various items with the intent of using these against bailiffs and police. "first officers on the site were attacked with missiles being thrown including rocks and liquids. These officers were fully equipped to deal with this situation." It added: "Consistent attempts have been made, both on Tuesday and this morning, to negotiate with protesters to leave the site peacefully." The eviction, which could cost up to £18m, marks the end of a 10-year battle between travellers, who bought a former scrap yard on green belt land in 2001 and established their caravans there, and the council. More travellers joined them and some semi-permanent chalet dwellings were built.'Organised violence' Over the past few days, travellers and their supporters have reinforced the perimeter of the 49 illegal plots at the site. Basildon Council leader Tony Ball condemned the violence between police and protesters. Basildon Council leader Tony Ball said the travellers had rejected 'alternative bricks and mortar accommodation' He said: "The pre-meditated and organised scenes of violence that we have already seen with protesters throwing rocks and bricks, threatening police with iron bars and setting fire to a caravan are shocking. "These are utterly disgraceful scenes and demonstrate the fact some so-called supporters were always intent on violence. "Nonetheless we are going to press on with this operation with our partners in a safe, dignified and humane way and will uphold the law." Mr Ball added: "I feel some sympathy for the women and children who have been misled by their own community who said that if they settled on the site they would be granted planning permission and this was never the case." He said that "alternative bricks and mortar accommodation" offered to the travellers had been turned down. "We now need to make the site as safe and secure as possible and how long that will take is up to the travellers." Basildon Council's initial application to have them evicted began a series of legal cases which saw the local authority and the travellers explore every part of the justice system to settle the dispute. As appeals were made by the travellers on humanitarian, medical and other grounds it became apparent they would have to go. About time if you ask me. On a side note, I thought the whole point of being a 'traveller' was to 'travel', rather than become resident to one site? Fucking piky bastards, just dodging paying taxes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 This is what rolling 24 hour news coverage was made for tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Love the irony "youre not entitled to break down fences" forgetting that theyre living in an illegal settlement and the delusions of grandeur "The memory of Dale Farm will weigh heavily on Britain for generations" will it fuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Every time one of the 'travellers' is asked about their illegal occupation, they dodge the question spectacularly. You're occupying a site that you're legally not allowed and are being rightly evicted, it's as simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38900 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 More travellers joined them and some semi-permanent chalet dwellings were built.'Organised violence' That brick bulding looks pretty permanent to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Everyone hates gypsies, and with good reason, they define the word "bamps". Someone please tell me something endearing about gypsies. Just try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 More travellers joined them and some semi-permanent chalet dwellings were built.'Organised violence' That brick bulding looks pretty permanent to me That theory is about to be tested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Everyone hates gypsies, and with good reason, they define the word "bamps". Someone please tell me something endearing about gypsies. Just try. It's a funny one because the common ground between those defending them on the grounds of their human rights and those that think the authorities are right is that none of them would want the fuckers to set up camp anywhere near where they live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26543 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 They do have planning for some of the buildings iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 "Planning"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Everyone hates gypsies, and with good reason, they define the word "bamps". Someone please tell me something endearing about gypsies. Just try. It's a funny one because the common ground between those defending them on the grounds of their human rights and those that think the authorities are right is that none of them would want the fuckers to set up camp anywhere near where they live. Exactly. Hypocites, and that sums up the "mamby pamby do gooders" in this country who fight for causes they don't really believe in but like to be seen doing something. For centuries they've lived by their own laws and it doesn't marry well when they encounter the real world, I experienced their scruffy ways at 5 and 6 year old. I'd never encountered swear words till gypsy kids came to our school. Fucking parafins, if Hitler had taken this island over at least he'd have done one good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaliasmike 0 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 More travellers joined them and some semi-permanent chalet dwellings were built.'Organised violence' That brick bulding looks pretty permanent to me All 2 x 2 Pandos of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CabayeAye Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The gypo cunts are lucky I'm not in charge of this country. Dale Farm would have been burnt to the ground 10 years ago with the occupants still inside. Along with all other parasites who refuse to get a social security number, pay taxes and abide by our laws. They aren't really human in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The gypo cunts are lucky I'm not in charge of this country. Dale Farm would have been burnt to the ground 10 years ago with the occupants still inside. Along with all other parasites who refuse to get a social security number, pay taxes and abide by our laws. They aren't really human in my eyes. They're nee better than illegal immigrants who come here to scrounge off the state in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16775 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 That brick buidling is prolly a substation thats why prolly built just off site before they surrounded it the theiving low life shits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 More travellers joined them and some semi-permanent chalet dwellings were built.'Organised violence' That brick bulding looks pretty permanent to me All 2 x 2 Pandos of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38900 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 More travellers joined them and some semi-permanent chalet dwellings were built.'Organised violence' That brick bulding looks pretty permanent to me All 2 x 2 Pandos of it. 2? big pandos btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34773 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 What the fuck's a pando? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoCo85 0 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 More travellers joined them and some semi-permanent chalet dwellings were built.'Organised violence' That brick bulding looks pretty permanent to me Bit off topic, it looks like one of the officers found the 'glory hole' in that building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Bear, looks like its been on an all nighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14655 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Didn't realise that with the fancy new board here on TT that we'd also be apparently sharing bandwidth with the BNP website.....difficult to tell whats a genuinely held view and whats a wind up on the internet but looking at this thread the phrase 'oh dear' springs to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 More travellers joined them and some semi-permanent chalet dwellings were built.'Organised violence' That brick bulding looks pretty permanent to me Bit off topic, it looks like one of the officers found the 'glory hole' in that building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34773 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Didn't realise that with the fancy new board here on TT that we'd also be apparently sharing bandwidth with the BNP website.....difficult to tell whats a genuinely held view and whats a wind up on the internet but looking at this thread the phrase 'oh dear' springs to mind. Heeeeere's Swampy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 What the fuck's a pando? It's a measurement that surveyors use, which recently made an appearance in the wikipedia thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Didn't realise that with the fancy new board here on TT that we'd also be apparently sharing bandwidth with the BNP website.....difficult to tell whats a genuinely held view and whats a wind up on the internet but looking at this thread the phrase 'oh dear' springs to mind. Heeeeere's Swampy! He just loves his Gypos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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