Safety of public and police officers during Extinction Rebellion protests

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.023188

I note you seek access to the following information:

1. In Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.21.020360,the following is stated:

7 - 18 October 2019 – 21 Reports of injuries (Physical assault, Slip/trip, Struck by object, Lifting and handling)
1 – 10 September 2020 - 14 Reports of injuries (Physical assault, Slip/trip, Struck by object, Lifting and handling)

Could these categories be broken down? How many physical assaults, slips/trips etc on each occasion?

2. Could you provide any examples of Extinction Rebellion ever having blocked ambulances?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

5 October to 18 October 2019 -
10 Lifting and Handling (Moving protesters)
5 Physical Assault
4 Struck by object (Missile hit officer)
2 Slip Trip and falls (Dealing with protesters)

1 September to 10 September 2020 -
4 Lifting and Handling (Moving protesters)
2 Physical Assault
7 Struck by object (Missile hit officer)
1 Slip Trip and falls (Dealing with protesters)

With regards to Q2 - no data held.