HS2 protesters who occupied tunnel near Euston station to face retrial

High court overturns acquittal of six activists who were charged with aggravated trespass at London site

Six environmental activists who occupied a tunnel close to Euston station in protest against the HS2 rail project last year face a retrial after their acquittal was overturned in the high court.

Charges against the protesters in connection with the occupation in London were dismissed by a judge in October last year.