ACC Protest, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 26 March 2010

2010

ACC Protest, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 26 March 2010

2010

Neville Toohey locked himself on the balcony of the Christchurch Cathedral and unfurled a banner with the name of his anti-ACC website over the side of the building. Mr Toohey was protesting after being denied back surgery by ACC. After spending the night on the balcony, Mr Toohey left the Cathedral at 1.00pm and was arrested and charged with trespass. 

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

Source: Kete Christchurch

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