Some clarification is required regarding the photo of me and its caption in "Locals arrested at protest" (St George Leader, October 16).
The caption simply stated, "Police arrest Oatley resident Anne Wagstaff at the protest".
Readers could be forgiven for thinking that I was yelling out slogans or obscenities, even resisting arrest.
Firstly, let me say this. I was not resisting arrest. Secondly, I was screaming because of intense pain caused by the policemen's holds.
They were dragging me, not carrying me, which I understand they should have done. They were hurting me. My pleas asking them to stop, that I was 66 and had MS were ignored.
Maybe the ABC photo (left) would have shown a fairer picture of my situation.
This was a peaceful, non-violent protest, as far as the protesters were concerned. It is a pity that some of our police did not respond in kind.
Anne Wagstaff, Oatley
