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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Daniel Boffey Chief reporter

Police arrested autistic activist in supported housing as part of Quaker raid operation

Joe Booth on a path in woods
Joe Booth said the arresting officers appeared to be surprised he lived in accommodation for vulnerable adults. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian

The Met police operation in which officers raided a Quaker meeting house also resulted in the arrest of an autistic climate activist at his supported accommodation, the Guardian can reveal.

Joe Booth, 23, was in bed when seven police officers arrived at the flats for vulnerable adults in New Barnet, north London, to arrest him on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.

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