Leicester University Students Charged After Pro Palestine Occupation

Eleven individuals face charges for aggravated trespass after occupying Attenborough Tower at Leicester University.

Leicester University Students Charged After Pro Palestine Occupation
Leicester University Students Charged After Pro Palestine Occupation

Okay, I’ve got some news. Eleven people face charges now concerning an incident at Leicester University. People occupied a university building, Attenborough Tower, last November 15. Demonstrators entered overnight and wouldn’t leave, reports say.

Security called Leicestershire Police. Police officers arrived at the scene and arrested several people. A spokesperson shared updates today confirming all eleven face aggravated trespass charges.

Everyone has been released on bail and will go to court soon. Their cases are at Leicester Magistrates’ Court with court dates set over coming weeks.

The charged individuals include Catherine Alms, 20, living on Saxby Street; Alexander Brandon, 20, lives on Lace Street; Nicole Chen, 19, resides on Manor Road; Benjamin Clark, 22, is on Charter Avenue; Ellie Connor, 22, lives on Loire Close; and Molly Desorgher, 24, is on Oxford Road. Behishta Hanifi, 20, lives on Welford Road; Rosemary Harris, 20, is on Lace Street; Ridwana Limbada, 36, is on Allandale Road; Emily Sheppard, 26, lives on Helmdon Road; and Lucy West, 24, is on Burns Street.

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