Chaos Erupts at HMP Pentonville Protest
Police were plunged into action last night outside HMP Pentonville in Islington as a protest turned unruly. Just after 9pm, trouble kicked off when a group of demonstrators tried to push beyond their permitted protest area, blatantly defying the Public Order Act.
Defiance Leads to Rapid Arrests
The law clearly states that protesters must stick to a designated zone outside the prison. But this crowd ignored the rules, attempting to break free from their spot. Cops quickly swooped, arresting several on the scene to nip disorder in the bud.
New Year’s Eve Calm Restored
Officers wasted no time in regaining control. The remaining protesters were herded back into their assigned area, with a firm police clampdown ensuring New Year’s Eve ended without further chaos at the prison gates.
