Five men released on police bail after Northampton Barclays invasion

Climate change campaigners released by Northamptonshire Police after they were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage
By Carly Roberts
Published 28th Feb 2020, 11:01 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2020, 11:22 BST
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Five climate change campaigners were arrested after invading Barclays HQ in Northampton on Wednesday February 26.

Those arrested were all men aged 24, 29, 34, 54, 56 and yesterday they were released on police bail pending further enquiries, police have confirmed today (Friday).

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Police arrested the five men on suspicion of causing criminal damage after being called to the Brackmills building where men claiming to be from Extinction Rebellion Northampton said they were protesting against Barclays' continued use of fossil fuel.

Climate change protesters make their point in the reception areaClimate change protesters make their point in the reception area
Climate change protesters make their point in the reception area

They spread black dye – representing oil – around the reception area and over a Barclays logo on the wall and sat playing cards in the foyer, highlighting what they claim is the banking giant gambling with the planet's future.

The protest was broadcast their protest live on Facebook, reading statements condemning Barclays policies on continued reliance on fossil fuel.

The main doors to the Brackmills-based building remained closed throughout the day while the reception area was cleaned.

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A Barclays spokeswoman said the bank was working with the police following the incident.

Police were called to Brackmills after Extinction Rebellion staged a 'peaceful protest' against the bank's investment in fossil fuels.Police were called to Brackmills after Extinction Rebellion staged a 'peaceful protest' against the bank's investment in fossil fuels.
Police were called to Brackmills after Extinction Rebellion staged a 'peaceful protest' against the bank's investment in fossil fuels.

She said: “We recognise that climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and are determined to do all we can to support the transition to a low carbon economy, while also ensuring that global energy needs continue to be met."