May 2nd 2024.
A group of passionate protesters in South London have taken a stand against the imminent removal of migrants from temporary accommodation. They have formed a blockade around a coach that was set to transport asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge. The coach was parked outside the Best Western Hotel in Peckham on Thursday and was surrounded by a large group of people, many of whom had their faces covered.
The protesters were determined to prevent the coach from leaving and defied warnings from the police that they could face arrest if they did not disperse. In fact, the welfare group SOAS Detainee Support even posted on social media, calling for more people to join them in their efforts to stop the coach. They stated that the protesters were resolute in their mission to prevent the removal of their friends.
According to the posts, the coach was also scheduled to pick up people from three other hotels on its route. This meant that resistance might also be needed at these hotels if the coach eventually left Peckham. However, the protesters were unwavering in their determination to stop the coach, as seen in video footage where they can be heard chanting slogans against borders, nations, and deportations.
In response to the situation, the Metropolitan Police released a statement on social media, stating that they were called to the scene at 8:40am and that a group of protesters had obstructed the coach with people and bicycles. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan also added that his officers were engaging with the protesters and had warned them of the consequences of their actions.
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