Lewisham school occupation sees off cops and bailiffs
The parents and activists who have been occupying the roof of Lewisham Bridge primary school for nine weeks to prevent its closure were told the bailiffs would arrive to evict them at 10.30am on Wednesday 24 June. However, they had other plans. The morning saw a big police presence at the school, including a helicopter buzzing overhead for intimidation. But the hundred people who gathered to resist the eviction mean the police and bailiffs were unable to act. The bailiffs entered the school, but made no attempt to gain access to the roof. The police left around 12.30pm, with most of the...