Article 586XD Extinction Rebellion 'go floppy' when arrested, complains senior Met officer

Extinction Rebellion 'go floppy' when arrested, complains senior Met officer

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Matthew Weaver
from Environment | The Guardian on (#586XD)

Protesters' arrest tactic is a pain in the neck', Sir Stephen House tells committee hearing

One of Britain's most senior police officers has launched an angry tirade against Extinction Rebellion protesters going all floppy" when they get arrested.

Sir Stephen House, the deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan police, said the tactic of going limp was a flipping nuisance" as it required extra officers to drag protesters away.

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