Eight charged after environmental protests in Thurrock
All are charged with conspiracy to commit a public nuisance
Eight people arrested in connection with demonstrations in Thurrock yesterday have been charged.
Police raided an address in Rainham, seizing climbing equipment at the scene.
Just Stop Oil and other environmental campaigners have returned to South Essex this week, targeting railway stations, oil depots and petrol pumps as they urge the government to scrap investments in fossil fuels.
Those charged with conspiracy to commit a public nuisance are:
• Morgan Trowland, 39 of Barry Blandford Way, London E3
• Isabel Rock, 40, of Red Post Hill, London SE24
• Nicole Beholz, 39, of Institute Place, London E8
• Craig Exley, 34, of Ardleigh, Basildon
• Elizabeth Garrat Wright, 35, Stansfield Road, Todmorden
• Gwen Harrison, 45, of Spital View, Kendal
• Paul Sheeky, 47, of Wellfield Street, Warrington
• Emma Smart, 45, of Rodwell Street, Weymouth
Assistant Chief Constable Glen Pavelin said: “We have worked hard to keep Essex moving and keep disruption to a minimum.
“A significant number of resources with more than 100 officers and staff involved – officers and staff who could have been in our communities, responding to emergencies, helping people, and tackling crime.
“We are not anti-protest, but anyone intent on causing disruption and putting themselves and the safety of others at risk will not be tolerated.”
Four people are said to remain in tunnels in St Clements Way and Stonness Road in Grays, which were dug in attempt to stop lorries reaching the nearby Navigator fuel terminal.