HS2 investigates ‘unacceptable’ behaviour by guards
by Diane Taylor from Environment | The Guardian on (#3967W)
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Officials at HS2 have launched an investigation into alleged abusive behaviour by security guards against environmental protesters, the Guardian has learned.
The company behind the controversial high-speed rail link, which is currently carrying out works in the Colne Valley, launched the inquiry after an encounter between guards and two female protesters was captured on video. In an email acknowledging the complaint, it said that the guards' actions were "clearly unacceptable" and added that they fell "well below the standards required".
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