This is a blog post from a website published by students who held an occupation at the University of Birmingham yesterday, protesting about redundancies and budget cuts. They were physically removed by police last night and alleging the use of excessive force.

 Last night students determined to remain in occupation and create an area for free and constructive debate, where removed by excessive force by university security assist by the police.

I’m proud to say the student involved, remained peaceful in spite of personal injuries and very distressing scenes.

This report is compiled by testimonies of a UCU representative present and three students who are pressing charges of assault but, wish to remain unnamed for now.

You can read the students' full account on their blog here.


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