03-03-2022, 05:17 PM
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(02-03-2022, 02:02 PM)Lilith7 Wrote: After 23 days, they've made any point they might have had & have managed to piss off most of the country thanks to some of the idiots among them who veer towards racism, & those who give every indication of being sorely in need of mental health help.I wonder if Russell Coutts is proud to be associated with that mob?
Once they made it clear that they weren't inclined to be reasonable & bugger off, it was just a matter of time before they were cleared out.
https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/03/02/live-...arliament/
"A white, cloudy substance has been thrown on officers. At least three have been injured.
- A number of protesters have been affected by pepper spray. There are concerns for the wellbeing of children at the protest.
Live updates:
2.37pm: Police hold the same position as they clear Aitken and Hill streets, tow trucks are continuing to protester's tow vehicles.
1.55pm: Revisiting Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's stand-up from earlier. His full statement released just before 1.30pm reveals more of the offences protesters have been arrested for.
They include wilful damage, assaults police, possession of a weapon and refusing to provide identifying details.
Coster earlier said today's operation was brought on due to "an escalation in concerning behaviour" from those still present in Wellington."