Anti-HS2 protesters make their voices heard outside court as campaigner faces charges of temporarily stopping HS2 work near Kenilworth

By Phil Hibble
Published 14th Dec 2020, 07:55 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2020, 07:58 BST
An anti-HS2 protester dressed as a badger plays dead on the steps of Birmingham Magistrates Court.An anti-HS2 protester dressed as a badger plays dead on the steps of Birmingham Magistrates Court.
An anti-HS2 protester dressed as a badger plays dead on the steps of Birmingham Magistrates Court.
Large banners were draped over a nearby building as Melanie Moon pleaded not guilty to the charges of aggravated trespass

Large anti-HS2 banners were draped outside court while a protester faced charges of aggravated trespass against HS2.

Other campaigners showed their support with placards while some lay on the stairs to make their point.

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Melanie Moon, of Coventry, has been part of the protest camp in Crackley Wood, Kenilworth, since June.

She appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Friday December 11 where she pleaded not guilty.

The case was adjourned for trial, which is set to take place in March.

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