Protester Climbs Crane and Flaunts Black Lives Matter Banner in East London
Drama unfolded on Saturday afternoon as David Chick scaled a massive crane in Canning Town, East London. At around 3pm on 3 April, the man finally climbed down after hanging a large Black Lives Matter banner high above Hallsville Road, right next to a busy Morrisons supermarket.
Police Arrest Man on Multiple Charges
The Met Police moved in swiftly. Officers remained on the scene throughout the protest, watching the developing situation closely. A Met spokesman confirmed:
“At approximately 3pm on Saturday, 3 April, the man came down from the crane. He has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass, public nuisance and criminal damage.”
Protest Causes Stir in E16
The daring stunt caused disruption in the normally quiet Hallsville Road area. With officers still present, it’s clear tensions ran high during the protest that grabbed the public’s attention right in the heart of east London.