The Great Gas Gala – Day 27 In Pictures

Day 27 (Tue 20th) Of Community Fracking Blockade In Balcombe Sussex

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Fracking company Cuadrilla Resources are trying to start drilling in Balcombe, West Sussex and the community is trying to stop them. Over 250 people stopped 15 trucks bring on equipment on Day 1 (Thurs). On Day 2 more than 100 police were used to break the blockade and escort trucks onto the fracking site. On Day 3 the community continued to resist attempts to force trucks through the blockade but gave up early afternoon. On Day 4 Cudrilla did not attempt to bring any trucks onto the site. On Day 5 Cuadrilla continued to try to push trucks through the blockade and the community have continued to resist. Camp is still going strong and renewed efforts are being made to defend Balcombe. See Fracking In Balcombe: A Community Says No for background to issues involved. Scroll down for photos.

Update (10:40am): Another fracking truck being blocked.

Update (9:30am): Fracking truck forced through community blockade by police. One Protector arrested.

Update (9am): Day 27 of the community fracking blockade in Balcombe. Come down and support the fight against fracking.

Police Outside The Gate Of Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe


Fracking Truck Forced Through Community Protection Blockade In Balcombe This Morning


Community Protection Blockade Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe This Morning


The Kitchen At The Community Protection Camp In Balcombe This Morning


Back To Blocking Fracking Trucks At The Community Protection Blockade In Balcombe This Morning


The Two Sides In The Battle To Stop Fracking In Sussex This Morning


Riot Police At The Community Fracking Blockade In Balcombe This Morning


Police Forcing Fracking Truck Through Community Blockade In Balcombe This Morning


Police Guarding The Entrance To Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe This Morning

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