Drug abuse, desecration, alcoholism and anti social behaviour is cited in the City of London Council’s action against the protestors at St Paul’s Cathedral.
The Daily Mail has stated:
‘Several’ children, one as young as 9, thought to be living on the site
Graffiti scratched and painted on great west doors
Class A drugs seized by police as camp requests official sharps bin to dispose of hypodermic needles
Dogs roam freely among the tents, heavily fouling the area
Growing threats of violence amid reports two women had to hide in a portable toilet to escape attack
Half of school parties cancel trips to the cathedral and the number of drop-in visitors has plummeted