Green party councillor arrested at Sheffield tree protest

Alison Teal among seven people detained during latest demonstration against felling of roadside trees in cityA Green party councillor was among seven people arrested after a standoff with police during the latest protest against tree-felling in Sheffield.
Alison Teal and six others were detained on suspicion of preventing workmen from chopping down a tree in Chippinghouse Road, Nether Edge, at about 9.30am on Monday. Continue reading...