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26/10/2009
Climate Protestors Scale Power Station
Protesters have climbed a chimney at an Oxfordshire power station in a demonstration against climate change.
The demonstrators reportedly forced their way into Didcot Power Station around 5:30am and have vowed to remain their for "as long as possible".
It is understood that nine members of the group have climbed the chimney, while thirteen more protesters are on the station's coal conveyer.
A spokesperson for RWE npower said that power generation had not been affected by the protest and added that the firm were currently working with police.
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that officers are at the scene, attempting to negotiate with the demonstrators.
(KMcA/BMcC)
The demonstrators reportedly forced their way into Didcot Power Station around 5:30am and have vowed to remain their for "as long as possible".
It is understood that nine members of the group have climbed the chimney, while thirteen more protesters are on the station's coal conveyer.
A spokesperson for RWE npower said that power generation had not been affected by the protest and added that the firm were currently working with police.
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that officers are at the scene, attempting to negotiate with the demonstrators.
(KMcA/BMcC)
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