A vehicle was driven into a group of Sellafield construction workers conducting a lawful picket outside the plant at 8.55am yesterday (Wednesday 17th September 2025). One worker, a man aged 55, was taken to the West Cumberland Hospital with serious injuries before being transferred to the Cumberland Infirmary. Craig Fawcett, 50, of Seascale is charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving. A statement from Cumbria Constabulary said: “Officers are aware of some tensions in the community and would ask everybody to act responsibly. Strike action will continue for the rest of the week as planned.”Got a story?