Bristol Bypass – Rapid Lock-On Removal
Client: Major civil infrastructure contractor
Location: Bristol Bypass project site
Challenge:
Protesters had established a lock-on blockade across a main service access route, halting construction traffic and creating potential safety risks for the workforce and the public.
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Response:
Members of our team deployed within four hours of notification. After liaising with site management and law-enforcement partners, technicians implemented controlled access procedures and used specialist cutting and access equipment to release individuals safely and lawfully.
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Outcome:
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Full access restored within six hours
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No injuries or damage to infrastructure
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Positive handover to police and client safety leads
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Contractor resumed operations the same day
Parliament Square – Sensitive High-Profile Operation
Client: Government facilities and security management consortium
Location: Parliament Square, London
Challenge:
A coordinated protest involving multiple static demonstrators and complex chaining devices occurred outside a protected government building. Given the public visibility of the location, safety, legality and reputation management were critical.
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Response:
Members of our team provided discreet technical support under police supervision, delivering specialist equipment and advisory assistance for protester removal. The team ensured all actions followed legal guidance and prioritised the wellbeing of all involved.
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Outcome:
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Protest safely concluded without incident
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Zero complaints or safety breaches recorded
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Client commended the Team’s professionalism and discretion
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Full operational continuity for parliamentary estate
Bexhill Coastal Site – Confined-Space Protest Resolution
Client: Renewable energy construction consortium
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Challenge:
Environmental protesters entered a partially constructed turbine compound and locked themselves inside a confined-space area, restricting safe access for engineers.
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Response:
Members of our team assessed environmental conditions, liaised with emergency services and executed a planned removal sequence using specialist extraction and height-safety equipment. The operation prioritised ventilation, monitoring and controlled communication with demonstrators to prevent escalation.
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Outcome:
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Site cleared safely within eight hours
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No injuries or property damage
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Client safety manager praised the team for professionalism and compliance with H&S and legal frameworks
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Normal site operations resumed the following morning