Clashes During Travellers Eviction at Dale Farm

The video covers the eviction at Dale Farm, where riot officers clashed with activists. Initial confrontations saw officers breaking through barricades, leading to escalated protests where some protesters were tasered. The situation involved disputes over private property and intense resistance from activists. The eviction phase focused on removing activists locked onto scaffolds, with police using cherry pickers to reach them. The video concludes with an analysis of police actions and the activists' resistance, highlighting the tension between law enforcement and the protesters.

What was the initial response of the riot officers at Dale Farm?

• They retreated from the scene.

• They broke through the barricades.

• They negotiated with the activists.

• They called for backup.

What marked the battleline between officers and activists during the eviction?

• A barricade of tires

• A line of police cars

• A group of protesters

• A burning caravan

How did the police attempt to remove activists from the scaffolds?

• By cutting the scaffolds

• By using a cherry picker

• By negotiating with them

• By using tear gas

What was the concern of the Gypsy Council representative?

• The lack of police presence

• The large number of protesters

• The absence of media coverage

• The delay in the eviction process

What was the main reason for keeping access open 24 hours?

• To allow media coverage

• To ensure police reinforcements

• To allow emergency vehicles

• To facilitate protester movement