Chaos at Waterloo: Five Charged After Protest Sparks Station Shutdown
London’s busiest station, Waterloo, was plunged into chaos on Saturday, November 18. A large demonstration sparked tough police action, leading to five arrests for public order offences.
Police Prepped with Public Order Act Powers
With advance intel on the planned protest, officers secured a Section 14a order under the Public Order Act 1986 to stop major disruption across the rail network. The order aimed to keep commuters safe and trains running.
By 4pm, crowds swarmed inside Waterloo. Protest liaison officers warned attendees about the ban in place and urged compliance.
Five Protesters Hit with Public Order Charges
Following the unrest, five individuals broke the ban and were arrested. They now face charges under Sections 14b and 14c of the amended Public Order Act 1986. The accused are:
- Pia Lu Bastide, 29, from Leytonstone
- Paul Sheeky, 48, from Crewe, Cheshire
- Callum Goode, 24, from Ashbourne, Derbyshire
- Abigail Percy-Ratcliff, 24, from Leytonstone
- Fraser Peter Graham, 27, from Canterbury
Banned from Key London Stations
All five have been released with strict conditions barring entry to major London stations including Waterloo, Charing Cross, King’s Cross, London Bridge, Euston, Liverpool Street, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, and St Pancras.
They’re due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
