Bank protesters skin left on door after failed glue attempt

The protesters who earlier this month attempted to glue themselves to the door at the RBS Bank off North Street in Brighton left their skin on the handle after a member of the public barged past their ‘human barrier’.

Police have released more information about the incident, which took place as Smash EDO activists carried out their protests in Brighton on October 13th.

Detective Constable Rex Petty said: “The protesters’ barrier prevented people leaving and disrupted the work of the bank, upsetting both staff and customers. The pair left after a customer barged past the couple, who unwittingly caused the protesters’ skin to be left on the doorframe. I am keen to trace this man, as he may be able to provide further evidence. Anyone who was in the bank at the time of the offence who has yet to speak to us is urged to come forward.”

A 27-year-old man from Manchester and a 22-year-old woman of no fixed address were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage two hours later at Brighton railway station. They have been released on bail until 11 November.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 847 or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Posted by Joseph Lewis on October 22, 2010. Filed under Brighton and Hove News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry