- Around 100 protestors gathered outside Tesco in Hodge Hill, Birmingham
- Some then entered the premises, threw stock around and 'got aggressive'
- More than 20 police officers were sent to try to control the demonstrators
- One of the Gaza protestors was arrested for assaulting an officer at store
- Twitter uses have condemned the incident, deeming it 'wrong' and 'idiotic'
Police officers were attacked and stock was thrown around as Gaza protestors 'wreaked havoc' in a Tesco store.
Around 100 demonstrators gathered outside the shop in Hodge Hill, Birmingham, before some of them entered the premises.
Once inside, they started hurling produce around and 'getting aggressive' - leaving both staff and shoppers traumatised.
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Protest: Police officers were attacked and stock
was thrown around today as Gaza protestors 'wreaked havoc' in a Tesco
store. Above, members of staff are pictured with damaged boxes of Coca
Cola following the protest
Photos
of the protest show more than 20 police officers trying to control
demonstrators, while Tesco products are seen strewn across the floor.
West
Midlands Police said one person was later arrested for assaulting its
officers, while a further two had to be escorted from the premises.
Today,
Tesco customers took to social media to share their experiences of the
protest against the Gaza conflict, which resulted in nearby roads being
cordoned off by police.
One told Birminghamupdates.com: 'I was just in the Tesco in Hodge Hill, scanning my items and I heard chanting.
Aftermath: Around 100 demonstrators gathered
outside the shop in Hodge Hill, Birmingham, before some of them entered
the premises. Once inside, they started hurling produce around and
'getting aggressive'
Outraged: This evening, Twitter users condemned
the demonstrators' actions, which many deemed 'wrong' and 'idiotic'.
Elizabeth Conlon said: 'Peaceful protest? I think not. Disgusting!'
'Then
a group of Asian men holding Palestinian flags came walking in and
starting to push products over and getting aggressive with staff and
shoppers.
'Police officers tried to stop them but I ran out.'
The
protestors, many of whom were waving flags and placards, were calling
on Tesco to stop all trade with Israeli agricultural companies.
This evening, Twitter users condemned the demonstrators' actions, which many deemed 'wrong' and 'idiotic'.
Meanwhile, Waqar Ahmed wrote: 'This isn't helping the Palestinian cause. In fact, it's doing the opposite'
Mehr Ali added: 'How is this going to help Gaza. Idiots'
User
Abe Sanoe wrote: 'Right to protest is one thing, but vandalism is dead
wrong', while Mehr Ali said: 'How is this going to help Gaza. Idiots.'
Pavandeep Padda tweeted: 'HOW does boycotting a Tesco Supermarket... help the situation in Gaza? Like seriously?'
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Conlon said: 'Peaceful protest? I think not. Disgusting!'
Rania Atalla added: 'This makes no sense.'
Scene: West Midlands Police said one person was
arrested for assaulting its officers, while a further two had to be
escorted from the premises. Above, the Tesco store in Hodge Hill where
the protest took place
A
spokesman for West Midlands Police said: 'Our officers dealt with a
protest at Tesco Hodge Hill where some disorder was reported. One
arrested for assaulting police.
'The
protest was largely peaceful among the 100 protesters but some began
throwing stock inside Tesco store. Two escorted from premises.'
The
force said an investigation into the incident remained ongoing and said
officers were checking over CCTV footage to help with their enquiries.
It is understood the force is aware of the apparent reason behind the
protests.
A
spokesman for Tesco said the demonstration resulted in 'minimal damage'
to goods and added that the store was closed for 'just a few minutes'
before it was reopened.
The
representative said it was aware of the ‘small number’ of protests
outside its stores but said it would not be stopping stocking produce
linked to Israel.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2726831/Police-officers-attacked-stock-thrown-Gaza-protestors-wreak-havoc-Tesco-store.html#ixzz3AeYB9JuR
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