Day 15 (Thurs 8th) 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 (10am): Day 15 of the community fracking blockade in Balcombe. Renewed efforts by Cuadrilla to force fracking trucks through the blockade. 3 protectors of Sussex have been arrested. More people needed! Come lend your support!
The Community Blockade At Gate Of Cuadrilla’s Frcaking Site In Balcombe
A Contingent From Frack Free Dorset At Here Today Supporting The Community Blockade In Balcombe
Cuadrilla Fracking Truck Breaking The Community Blockade In Balcombe
Blocking Truck Trying To Get Onto Cuadrilla Fracking Site In Balcombe
