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Lewes bonfire night effigies include 'ghost train' Lewes bonfire night effigies include 'ghost train'
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Up to 30,000 people turned out to watch the annual bonfire celebrations in Lewes where effigies of politicians have gone up in flames. Prime Minister Theresa May, Boris Johnson and a strike-hit rail firm went up in smoke at the annual bonfire celebrations in Lewes.
Six bonfire societies, known for burning images of high-profile politicians, staged the annual event. Up to 30,000 people turned out to watch effigies of the three divisive figures go up in flames.
Lewes Borough Bonfire Society (LBBS) created a "ghost train", targeting rail operator Govia Thameslink (GTR). The event, staged by six bonfire societies, is renowned for burning satirical images of high-profile people.
The society tweeted: "The LBBS are full steam ahead unlike [GTR] who are not stopping at Lewes tonight." Rail operator Govia Thameslink (GTR), also came under fire during the event.
Lewes Borough Bonfire Society (LBBS) created a "ghost train" criticising the firm for not stopping in the town.
In a tweet, the society wrote: "The LBBS are full steam ahead unlike [GTR]."
Lewes was one of the towns hit by major disruption during a prolonged dispute between Govia Thameslink and the unions over railway working practices.Lewes was one of the towns hit by major disruption during a prolonged dispute between Govia Thameslink and the unions over railway working practices.
Other effigies included one of Boris Johnson wielding a bloody axe and what appeared to be the severed head of Prime Minister Theresa May.Other effigies included one of Boris Johnson wielding a bloody axe and what appeared to be the severed head of Prime Minister Theresa May.
Early sightings of effigies of Mrs May found their way on to social media during the preparations for the big night.Early sightings of effigies of Mrs May found their way on to social media during the preparations for the big night.
Julie Mann tweeted: "I take my business seriously but not myself. Life's too short. Are you able to handle other people's opinions? Walking through #Lewes I saw this #effigy on its way to the #bonfire. I reckon it's a certain #politician with a bag over her head! #bonfirenight See the funny side" Julie Mann tweeted: "I take my business seriously but not myself. Life's too short. Are you able to handle other people's opinions? Walking through #Lewes I saw this #effigy on its way to the #bonfire. I reckon it's a certain #politician with a bag over her head! #bonfirenight See the funny side"
Another effigy appeared to show Mrs May driving a red Brexit bus off a cliff with the Beachy Head lighthouse to one side and Jacob Rees-Mogg on the back.Another effigy appeared to show Mrs May driving a red Brexit bus off a cliff with the Beachy Head lighthouse to one side and Jacob Rees-Mogg on the back.
As many as 60,000 people have attended Lewes Bonfire Night in the past.As many as 60,000 people have attended Lewes Bonfire Night in the past.
Road closures and parking restrictions were in place and no trains were calling at Lewes, Falmer, Glynde or Southease until Tuesday.Road closures and parking restrictions were in place and no trains were calling at Lewes, Falmer, Glynde or Southease until Tuesday.
Sussex Police said 70 people were treated for mostly minor injuries.Sussex Police said 70 people were treated for mostly minor injuries.
There were three arrests for alleged drugs and public order offences and four fixed penalty notices were issued for discharging a firework in public.There were three arrests for alleged drugs and public order offences and four fixed penalty notices were issued for discharging a firework in public.
Supt Howard Hodges, from Sussex Police, said: "Whilst recognising the importance of seasonal festivities including Lewes Bonfire it is important that both the events held and that those attending them are safe."Supt Howard Hodges, from Sussex Police, said: "Whilst recognising the importance of seasonal festivities including Lewes Bonfire it is important that both the events held and that those attending them are safe."