Nuclear weapons crime in the UK has been reported to Thames Valley Police.
Thursday 28 February 2013,
Thames Valley Police is aware a proposed three-year-long protest campaign has been launched which will focus around the AWE sites in Aldermaston and Burghfield.
The planned protest activity by groups under the banner Action Atomic Weapons Eradication (AAWE) was launched yesterday (27/2), and Thames Valley Police is so far aware of a number of possible planned protest events.
Supt Robin Rickard, local area police commander, said: “Thames Valley Police will be working closely with its partners at West Berkshire District Council, Hampshire Constabulary and Ministry of Defence Police to ensure all protest activity is peaceful.
“We have also liaised with the protest organisers and hope to develop a good understanding with them.
“We respect everyone’s right to protest in this way. However, should activity go beyond peaceful those breaking the law will be dealt with proportionately.
“Measures are in place to notify local residents and those that might possibly be affected by protests of any planned or unplanned activity and our aim is to ensure that there is minimal disruption caused to local residents and the wider community of West Berkshire and the surrounding areas whilst facilitating protest.”
A Twitter account has been set up to provide information to the public around protest activity and any possible impacts this might be having on transportation links.
To follow this account on Twitter, go to @westberksprotestinfo
Information will also be shared with local residents via the TV Alerts system. People can sign up to this free service by going to https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
CK
Press Bureau
(01865) 846699
