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Fracking protesters have been ordered to move from a camp near a drilling site in Salford.Fracking protesters have been ordered to move from a camp near a drilling site in Salford.
About 60 people have been camped on land near Barton Moss, where energy company IGas started testing for shale gas in November.About 60 people have been camped on land near Barton Moss, where energy company IGas started testing for shale gas in November.
The drill site owners asked Manchester Civil Justice Centre for possession of the camp, which was disputed. Landowners Peel Investments asked Manchester Civil Justice Centre for possession of the camp, which was granted by Judge Mark Pelling QC.
The possession order was granted, and protesters now have until midday on Tuesday to leave the site. Protesters now have until midday on Tuesday to move.
The BBC understands representatives for the protesters intend to appeal against the decision. The BBC understands the protesters intend to appeal against the decision.
Peel Investments claimed the camp was causing problems for the public and the police.
The protesters argued the firm did not own the land where the camp sits and had no right to evict them.
About 1,000 people took part in an anti-fracking rally held in Manchester city centre on Sunday.
Fracking involves pumping a mixture of water and chemicals into shale rock at high pressure to extract gas and oil.