No Drugs Found After Dramatic Arts Lodge Eviction, Court Hears
Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court revealed a bombshell this morning: no controlled substances were found at the Arts Lodge & Park Cafe following a fierce eviction. This smashes rumours spread by some council members in the 1 City council chamber.
Rumours Busted Over Eviction Drugs
The eviction saw twenty police officers storm 1 Park to oust the sitting tenants of the much-loved arts centre and community hub. Despite whispers of drug involvement, the court confirmed nothing illegal was found on site.
Case Adjourned Amid Missing Police Footage
Magistrates have put the case on hold after police failed to hand over bodycam footage from the day. The missing videos, recorded by officers involved in the eviction, have stalled proceedings and will push costs even higher.
The police operation, already expensive, was launched at the request of council leader Donna Jones. The delay threatens to add thousands more to that bill, frustrating all parties involved.
