Cambridge University FAILS to report Extinction Rebellion to the Police

Climate activists have dug up the lawn outside a Cambridge University college over its role in a major development in the Suffolk countryside but the University are refusing to press charges against them.

Trinity College said it “regrets the criminal damage done to its property”.

Activists, who also chained themselves to an apple tree on the college’s front lawn, said they “were careful to ensure that the digging took place a safe distance from the tree so as not to cause any damage to it”.

Derek Langley, a member of Extinction Rebellion Cambridge, said: “The idea that a rich institution like Trinity College, which tells the world it is serious about tackling this crisis, is looking for profit from environmental destruction is quite simply astonishing.”

 

A Spokesperson for The College said that it “respects the right to freedom of speech and non-violent protest but draws the line at criminal damage and asked the protesters to leave. Academics at Trinity are actively engaged in research to understand and develop solutions to climate change, and taking practical steps forward.”

The spokeswoman added the college supported the university’s Cambridge Zero project, which was launched in November and led by Dr Emily Shuckburgh.

A Cambridgeshire Police spokeswoman said officers had been to the college and spoken to staff.

They confirmed: “At this time they do not wish to make a report to police.”