UoM occupation assaulted but undaunted


By a Socialist Students member at UoM

University of Manchester students have been in occupation after a free education march and rally attended by around 100 students, where Socialist Students activist Tom Simpson spoke from the platform.

On the way back to UoM a group of around 20 decided to occupy the visitors centre. The group explained to staff that they were happy for them to continue working in the space but the staff left anyway.

Security have denied us access to food, toilets and water and have assaulted multiple protesters. They have also claimed that we are trespassing, despite there being public access. They have threatened to call the police.

We are about to leave but solidarity messages should go to Defend Education Manchester on Facebook