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Police appeal for witnesses to M25 climate change protests

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following Climate change protests that caused hours of delays for motorists on Tuesday.

The activist group, ‘Insulate Britain’, blocked five junctions on the M25 including junction 6 for Godstone.

Over 40 people were arrested.

Photo credit: BBC

Detective Inspector Chris Friday said: “Protestors ignored police requests to move on, so we took robust action to enable the motorway to be reopened and to remove those causing obstructions.

“A number of people were taken into custody and enquiries are progressing.

“We would also like to thank all those motorists who got caught up in the delays while we dealt with the incident to ensure it was brought to a safe and satisfactory conclusion.”

‘Insulate Britain’ tweeted that they were “disrupting the M25” to “demand the government insulate Britain”.

Enquiries are still on-going and police urge anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward in the investigation.

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Crawley War memorial reveals names of two missing soldiers

Crawley War Memorial unveiled the missing names of two fallen soldiers on Tuesday morning at St Johns, Church Walk.

Craftsman Christopher Edgar and Sergeant Paul Justin Connolly both died in service of their country and are now honoured at the site, in their home town.

The ceremony included a memorial service, followed by the unveiling of the names by the soldier’s families. They were also presented with medals and a small reception.

The two soldiers’ names were forgotten on the cenotaph but, due to extensive research by Crawley & Horsham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club, they will finally be remembered alongside their fallen brothers.

Paul Gooderson from the Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club told BBC Surrey how relieved he is to now honour the missing soldiers.

He said; “It’s letting the town know that two of their citizens have made the ultimate sacrifice, and its really righting a wrong because we don’t know why the names are not on there. But we’ve done our research, gone into the history, spoken to the MOD, they’ve funded it and we’ve made it right for the town.”

Craftsman Christopher Edgar was killed in Northern Ireland on the 14th of September 1969, just one month after the British Army deployed to Northern Ireland. The memorial marked 52 years since his death.

The service presented his 94-year-old mother, Myrtle, with his General Service Medal and the Queen Elizabeth Medal.

Sergeant Paul Justin Connolly died in Iraq on the 26th of December 2004. His sister, Michelle was at the service paying their family’s tribute.

Featured image: Memorial to Sgt Paul Connolly and Craftsman Christopher Edgar
Photo credit: BBC

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Protesters halt traffic on M25 junctions

Several junctions of the M25 were partly blocked by environmental protesters yesterday, demanding government action on home insulation.

Police made over forty arrests of activists from ‘Insulate Britain’ who were sitting on the road holding banners.

Photo credit: Suzy Drew

People started to vent their frustrations on Twitter such as Clive Farnham from Crawley who tweeted that they should, “have a protest on the side of the road” and “allow others to go about their business”.

National Highways says there was disruption at turnoffs including Heathrow Airport, Swanley in Kent and the Godstone interchange.

Feature photo credit: Mark Jones

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Police appeal after theft of distinctive lamps

Police investigating a burglary in Crowborough in which two distinctive lamps were stolen are appealing to the public for information.

Photo credit: Sussex Police

The break-in on Myrtle Road happened while the occupants were on holiday at the end of August.

As well as the lamps, other items stolen include alcohol, a pair of Oakley sunglasses and a cash money box.

If you have any information to help the police with their enquiries, you are asked to contact them on 101 quoting serial 1114 of 27/08.

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Witnesses sought following a fire in Cranleigh

Surrey Police are asking for witnesses following a fire in Cranleigh on the 4th September.

No injuries were reported, but the fire has caused a large amount of damage. An investigation has now been launched as it’s believed to have been deliberately started.

In particular police would like to speak to a motorbike rider, who was at the scene prior to emergency services being called.
Please quote crime reference number PR/45210093879.

Photo credit: Crimestoppers/Surrey Police

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