Gathering of the 5000 benefit

Conflict has always been outspoken regarding issues such as anarchism , animal rights , the anti-war movement and in their support for the organisation Class War . A number of their gigs during the 1980s were followed by riots and disturbances. On 18 April 1987, Conflict appeared at the Brixton Academy in London as part of a benefit event titled “The Gathering of the 5000” which intended to raise money for causes including the Animal Liberation Front , London Greenpeace , Hunt Saboteurs Association , Class War , Housmans Bookshop and Anti-Fascist Action . According to the band, fans leaving the event were attacked by the police, which led to a riot culminating in 52 arrests and several police officers being injured.