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DISCO DAVES TUNNEL GUIDE
The noose arm lock on
At the entrance to the Sir Cliff Richard Tunnel in Manchester the noose arm lock on occupied by a determined defender prevented the bailiffs from entering the main tunnel for two whole days . It proved to be the hardest obstacle faced by the bailiffs throughout the entire eviction. Once the initial down shaft has been dug (see phase one digging and shoring). Dig away soil from above the entrance to the tunnel. Then position one or two lock on tubes in the hole.
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Alternatively the lock on tubes could also be placed to the left and right of the person. This position could be a lot more uncomfortable though. Concrete either option as explained earlier. A steel hatch above the top of the down shaft should be large enough to over lap the sides of the entrance by at least 5 inches. A hinged hatch will provide a gap for the bailiffs to insert a crow bar. An unhinged hatch however will allow the freedom for the hatch to be opened from the left or right or front or back. Beneath the hatch attach chains with a hook at the end of each that will allow the hatch to be secured shut.
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The noose itself is the icing on the cake. At Manchester a polyprop rope was used, though padded steel wire would be more effective. While ideally none of the defences should be designed to fit just one person the noose is the exception as if its too loose it will allow the bailiff to lift the hatch safely and easily. At Manchester the bailiffs managed to cut the polyprop noose by digging a hole underneath the side of the hatch. Then reaching in they cut the rope with a hacksaw blade. A steel wire noose and concrete around the hatch could prevent this. It's imperative you paint a large sign and position it near the hatch. That clearly explains to the bailiffs that there is a person below the hatch with a noose on. Video and photograph this sign for evidence in court just in case the extremely unlikely does occur when the bailiffs will say there was no sign and it was just an unfortunate accident.
It is not uncommon to hear that after spending 8 hours being unable to move during an eviction while in on a lock on some protesters have regretted not listening to the advice of others-to spend their last few pennies not on a can of lager but a pack of babies nappies.
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