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Fathers' rights protest on bridge Fathers' rights protest on bridge
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A fathers' rights campaigner is holding a protest on top of a Newcastle city centre bridge.A fathers' rights campaigner is holding a protest on top of a Newcastle city centre bridge.
Simon Anderton, a local member of Real Fathers for Justice, climbed to the top parapet of Tyne Bridge this morning. Simon Anderton, a local member of Real Fathers for Justice, climbed to the top parapet of Tyne Bridge earlier.
The 44-year-old then unfurled a "Happy Father's Day" banner and dangled an effigy of a hanged father underneath.The 44-year-old then unfurled a "Happy Father's Day" banner and dangled an effigy of a hanged father underneath.
A spokesman for the group said he had enough supplies for a number of days and did not intend to come down. A spokesman for the group said he had enough supplies for a number of days and did not intend to come down. Police are at the scene, a spokesman said.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said the incident was ongoing and officers were at the scene.
The bridge is not closed to traffic.The bridge is not closed to traffic.
Real Fathers for Justice formed in 2005 and holds similar aims to Fathers 4 Justice.Real Fathers for Justice formed in 2005 and holds similar aims to Fathers 4 Justice.
Both groups campaign for improved rights for men denied access to their children.Both groups campaign for improved rights for men denied access to their children.