Didcot woman named and charged after ‘being cut from car’

The woman from Didcot was one of 13 arrested on Tuesday morning, April 7 at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk.

Lakenheath Alliance For Peace protesters were at the site that morning continuing to demonstrate against the base being used by the US military for its war with Iran.

Suffolk Police has now confirmed seven of the 13 people arrested have been charged.

It includes Marie Walsh, 69, of Warner Crescent in Didcot who has been charged with locking on to the blue VW Passat.

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In addition, Virginia Herbert, 78 and of Cholsey near Wallingford has also been charged with attempted locking on.

Both Oxfordshire women were bailed to appear before Ipswich Magistrates on June 12.

Suffolk Police’s spokesman said officers arrived at the base soon after 6am following reports of protesters locking themselves to their own vehicles outside the main gate and gathering at two other entrances.

He said the protest caused disruption to motorists with some of the surrounding roads closed to help officers assist with traffic management.

He added: “Suffolk Police has a duty to enforce the law without fear or favour and as it currently stands, not as it might be in the future.

“As such, where offences are believed to have occurred appropriate action will be taken.”