A police response to a protest at the Meridian Business Park on Tuesday, October 21, has resulted in 17 individuals being charged. The protest led to several arrests, with those involved due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 19.
What Happened
At approximately 6:30 AM on Tuesday, October 21, officers responded to a report of a protest at the Meridian Business Park. Following their attendance, 17 people were arrested and charged, with most facing charges of aggravated trespass.
The 17 individuals, from various locations including London, Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Sheffield, are now scheduled to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on November 19.
Additionally, a 22-year-old woman was released on police bail following her arrest during the protest.
The 17 Charged Individuals
The individuals charged are as follows:
- Tasneem Ali, 23, of Broadhurst Gardens, Camden, London
- Nicole Chen, 20, of Manor Road, Leicester
- Benjamin Andrew Clark, 23, of Gibbons Road, Birmingham
- Matt Clement, 25, of Avebury Avenue, Leicester
- Muhammed Daudbai, 23, of Knighton Fields Road, Leicester
- Ben Edge, 28, of Ridgeway, Northampton
- Annabelle Etherington, 22, of Trent Boulevard, Nottingham
- Behisshta Hanifi, 21, of Hartopp Road, Leicester
- Raji Kazi, 21, of Portland Road, Nottingham
- Weronika Kopciewicz, 24, of Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham
- Catriona McGarry, 27, of Erkine Street, Leicester
- Merritt Parkes, 28, of Chestnut Road, Birmingham
- Andrea Heath, 66, of Braunstone Avenue, Leicester
- Heather Taylor, 23, of Woodbank Crescent, Sheffield
- Callum Batson, 25, of Waterside Drive, Birmingham
- Sophie Fasey, 28, of Pool Crescent, Birmingham
- Robin Murphy, 37, of Court Close, Leicester
What Happens Next
The 17 individuals charged will appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on November 19 to answer to charges related to aggravated trespass. A 22-year-old woman was also released on police bail, and further investigations may follow.
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This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
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