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Former Rochdale vicar jailed after taking part in blockade of oil terminal

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The former Vicar of Rochdale was jailed after taking part in a blockade of an oil terminal. The Rev Mark Coleman was one of 56 Just Stop Oil protesters who were sent to prison after refusing to comply with court proceedings.

They were arrested after breaking an injunction by blockading the Kingsbury oil terminal in Warwickshire. When the protesters, including Mr Coleman, 63, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court and the Royal Courts of Justice in London, they refused to comply with court proceedings. Read more: DJ paedo Jimmy Savile terrorised youngster he abused on ward at Prestwich Hospital Some turned their backs on the judge, while others stood on chairs or read out statements.

Mr Coleman was remanded to HMP Birmingham where he spent seven days in jail for contempt of court. He says he was later sentenced to 23 days in prison suspended for two years and ordered to pay £412.26 costs totalling £412.26 for breaking the injunction at the protest on September 14.

Speaking following his release Mr Coleman said: "I did this because I know life is a precious gift. I want my children and grandchild to be able to have a future. "I want this for everyone.

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