Daryl Hannah arrested

Film

09:30 15 June 2006

Daryl Hannah has been arrested during a protest to save a public garden in Los Angeles.

The actress - who shot to fame as Madison the mermaid in 'Splash' - was among a number of campaigners taken into custody during the demonstration in South Central on Tuesday (13.06.06).

Minutes before her arrest, Hannah - who had spent three weeks in a tree on the site - said: "I'm planning on holding my position. I'm very confident this is the morally right thing to do."

The 14-acre Central Urban Garden - which is managed by immigrant farmers who grow fruit and vegetables there - is due to be bulldozed by developers.

Alberto Tlatoa - who has regularly used the site for the last eight years - said: "This project is fundamental. It's a safe haven for the community, a place for the elderly to come, and it's an important source of food for many low-income families."

Hannah is not the only star to have joined campaigners on-site.

'Titanic' actor Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlie Sheen and 'The Rock' star Ed Harris have all given their support to the fight to save the project.

(C) BANG Media International