#BlackLivesMatterUK Big Brother Watch Liberty Lewisham Anti-Raids London Renters Union - Lewisham Branch Lewisham Copwatch UNJUST-UK StopWatch UK Erase the Database UK Police in Catford just stopped someone ‘for covering his face’ going past the face recognition cameras.

There’s no law against covering your face (and no s60AA in place).

We reminded the police & their chief confirmed it - so they let him go.

Police break any laws they want.

TODAY:

Police face recognition surveillance van has arrived in Catford.

The van is just north of the Catford cat, on Rushey Green.

Avoid the area if you can, or mask up and keep out of sight of the van.

Location:

Avoid the area if you can.

If not, mask up & if you see the van, walk away.

You do not have to give any personal details to police or speak to them.

If stopped or spoken to, ask “am I being detained?”. If not, you can walk away.

We keep each other safe - not the police.

WATCH OUT - TOMORROW IN CATFORD

Tomorrow, Tuesday 26 March, police are using face recognition surveillance in Catford.

Look out for a van with cameras on it between Catford Broadway & the train stations.

We keep each other safe. Please share widely to let people know.

Delays and extended legal arguments meant the judge didn't reach a verdict. Back to court on Thursday

Our neighbour is back in court this morning, charged with obstruction for attempting to prevent an immigration raid in Forest Gate in July 2023. We will post the outcome of the case here

WATCH OUT - POLICE SURVEILLANCE IN CATFORD

A week today (Tuesday 26 March), police are using face recognition surveillance in Catford to identify and stop people.

Mask up & walk away from these racist cameras.

If you see a van like this, walk away:

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Come chat to us tomorrow (Sunday 18th March) 12-2, just outside Shaba hair, Dalston Junction

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🚨🚨 ALERT: Large police presence being reported at London Bridge station 🚨🚨

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