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Arrested student speaks of 'injustice'
Deborah Hermanns was among a group of 30 students kettled by police in the rain for over three hours

A student activist has spoken out about the "injustice" she and other students have faced since being arrested after an occupation at Birmingham University last month.

Deborah Hermanns was among a group of 30 students kettled by police in the rain for over three hours following a massive free education demonstration on the campus.

She was arrested for refusing to give her name to officers and was released without charge after a "horrible" 28 hours.

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