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Police use a battering ram to break into #ExtinctionRebellion warehouse in Kennington, south London
An activist with #ExtinctionRebellion said the building had been a “tech hub” storing much of the audiovisual equipment for the protests, including sound systems and lighting, as well as lots of small gazebos. 
#ExtinctionRebellion said eight activists had been arrested on conspiracy to cause a public nuisance as they tried to remove equipment from the building
Equipment confiscated from #ExtinctionRebellion included these pink bean bags, which remain under heavy guard from the Met’s territorial support group.
FULL STORY: Police begin preemptive arrests of #ExtinctionRebellion activists ahead of London protests theguardian.com/environment/20…
Police admitted they had no warrant to enter the #ExtinctionRebellion building, but claimed the right after arresting people who had been seen to leave it.
An activist from #ExtinctionRebellion said the building had been legitimately rented, but that the landlord had decided to evict them this morning, which is why activists were trying to move equipment today.
Met police statement on #ExtinctionRebellion raid today:
Police are in Cleaver Street, SE11.
At this stage, ten people [seven women and three men] have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance.
They have been taken to a south London police station.
Police are in Cleaver Street, SE11.
At this stage, ten people [seven women and three men] have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance.
They have been taken to a south London police station.
Officers remain at the scene.
Enquiries continue.
Enquiries continue.
#ExtinctionRebellion said in a statement: “This escalation of pre-emptive tactics by the government and police is a sign that we are being heard and acknowledged as a significant movement.
An #ExtinctionRebellion spokesperson said confiscated equipment included portable toilets, kitchen equipment, gazebos and big tents, cooking urns and big thermos flasks, 250-watt solar panels and 12v car batteries, food, waterproofs, umbrellas and hot water bottles.
