The BBC reports (Protest officers seized balloons) that some unusual items were confiscated from a power station protest group. Supposedly items are meant to be confiscated to prevent offences being committed, but a FOI request reveals that along with the aforementioned balloons,
items taken included blankets, a walking stick, a clown outfit and soap. [...] A mountain bike, cycle helmets, bin bags and party poppers were also taken from protesters entering the camp site.