Some 50 students lock themselves inside, and claim they could be there for two months.
About 50 students have locked themselves inside a Newcastle University building, while more protest outsideThe protesters had occupied an area outside of Newcastle University but have since moved inside the Armstrong Building.The university said the occupation was being treated as trespass and "those involved would face disciplinary action".
A spokesperson, who did not wish to be named, said people had "barricaded" themselves into the building because "our demands have not been met", and added protesters were "prepared to stay here for as long as two months".He claimed protestors had "already seen security become violent" - claims which were refuted by Newcastle University.
The Jewish Society at Newcastle University and the Union of Jewish Students have been contacted for comment.Newcastle University said its security team was "dealing with the situation" with the assistance of police.
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