Raven's Ait Island violently evicted

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> http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/05/429048.html
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> Around 4.15am this morning around 100 commandos stormed Ravens Ait island
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> they arrived in 27 black zodiac inflatables
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> they were wearing helmets, balaclavas, and flackjackets, and carried
> sidearms
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> overhead a low flying helicopter used thermal imaging to locate the
> approximately 20 residents who were sleeping at the time
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> the commandos kicked down doors and took people outside and off the island
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> the entrance to the tunnel and treehouse were guarded and nobody was in
> them at the time
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> most people left peacefully, but a few resisted eviction and were arrested
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> the last resister climbed on top of the outdoor marquee and the police
> pulled it down to arrest him
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> by 7.30am all residents were off the island, but lots of their posessions
> are still on the island
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> at least 50 more regular Kingston police have since arrived and are
> currently on the island
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> the former residents and their supporters are currently on the Surbiton
> riverbank in good spirits enjoying the sunshine, and request more
> supporters to join them to show local and national news crews how much
> support they have for their eco community centre plans
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> http://www.ravensait.org.uk
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