Rooftop Rumble: Man Stages Dawn Protest at Winchester’s Trinity Centre
Simon Murray kicked off a rooftop stand-off at Winchester’s Trinity Centre at 2am Thursday, sparking a tense standoff. Police and fire crews showed up this morning after reports of a man on the roof but were powerless to intervene legally.
Centre Shut Down Amid Sit-In
A security guard is now posted at the centre to keep things secure. Staff and management have been holed up in meetings all day, forcing the centre to close its doors to the public. It will stay shut until Simon ends his protest.
‘Staff Only Care About Profits,’ Claims Simon
Simon pitched a tent on the roof, plastered with protest signs about the poor treatment he says sparked his action. He blasted the centre’s management, saying:
“The staff here don’t care, they are only interested in profits. I was shown a flat that was uninhabitable—even the housing manager agreed. But the Trinity Centre manager couldn’t care less about the conditions.”
How Long Will He Stay? Well-Prepared and Unbowed
Simon couldn’t say how long he plans to stay but confirmed he’s stocked up on food and hot drinks. Observers saw him chatting with passers-by and parents. When a little girl shouted, “What you doing on the roof?” he replied, “I’m doing what we call a Peaceful Protest.”
One homeless friend even stopped by to cheer him on, adding some solidarity to the rooftop sit-in drama.
