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Two Men Charged After Sellafield Picket Collision That Left Worker Seriously Injured

The case stems from a pay‑dispute picket at Sellafield under active police investigation.

Overview

  • Craig Fawcett, 50, is charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and Albert Darren Fawcett, 52, is charged with dangerous driving, with both due before Carlisle magistrates today.
  • Two other males, aged 19 and 16, were arrested and have been bailed with conditions as inquiries continue.
  • A 55-year-old man injured in the collision was transferred to Cumberland Infirmary and is in a stable condition, while a 39-year-old man has been discharged.
  • Police say the incident near the Calder Gate entrance involved a Polaris Ranger and an Isuzu D‑Max pick‑up.
  • Unite condemned the incident and said strike action will continue this week, as police urge people not to share circulating footage and stress there is no wider public threat.