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ex-vortex eviction thwarted this morning (pics and film)

rikki | 26.01.2007 16:50 | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | London

police intervened to establish that the bailiffs had uncertain legal grounds to evict the occupied social centre in stoke newington this morning. unpopular local landlord richard midda will have to return to court to get written clarification before he can make another attempt to evict the site.

vortex occupation........
vortex occupation........

..........and support this morning
..........and support this morning


dozens of supporters arrived this morning to ensure that no illegal eviction could take place at the occupied social squat in the building that used to host the vortex jazz club in stoke newington church street.

there was much local support as residents don't want more luxury flats, a tesco, or a starbucks, all of which are possible plans for the site under owner richard midda's stewardship.

midda is so unpopular in the area that a photography studio was sold to alex ross (the present owner of the spence bakery) at under market value, rather than allow midda to buy it, even although he was offering far more.

a woman police officer who attended the scene was clearly sympathetic to the squatters, and after seeking advice and clarification, reported that the bailiffs would have to return once they had written clarification from the court (which may take up to two weeks).

one independent photographer was so taken with the officer that he asked if she had a boyfriend - his hopes were dashed when she told him she was married.

(ps - 'one independent photographer' is NOT code for me!)

rikki
- e-mail: rikkiindymedia@googlemail.com

Additions

films attached

26.01.2007 17:17

films attached in wmv and mp4 formats

if you can't see the film just by clicking on it (and waiting awhile, as these are several megabytes of data), then right-clik-hold (ctrl-clik on mac) instead and 'download linked file' before watching it on your viewer of choice

on mac or pc, i recommend downloading vlc which is a free viewer from viedolan, or also mplayer (free too)
on a mac, if you insist on watching the wmv, then download 'flip4mac' so you can watch it on quicktime, as the windows media viewer itself puts all sorts of nasties on your system.

rikki
mail e-mail: rikkiindymedia@googlemail.com


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