Tom Cruise has been spotted flying into a Scientology headquarters via helicopter as demonstrators protested outside yesterday.
The Mission Impossible star took to the sky in a black helicopter as he flew into the Church of Scientology Continental Liaison Office & Commodore’s Messenger Organisation in East Grinstead, Sussex.
Protesters were holding placards which said: ‘When was the last time you saw your family? They love you and so do we.’
Another sign read: ‘Who is really at cause over your life?’
The group were holding banners and chanting slogans during their march to Saint Hill Manor, the UK headquarters of the Church of Scientology.
The are calling for an end to ‘harsh and abusive practices’ of the religion. In total there were 46 protesters, which the organiser, Alexander Barnes-Ross, claims is one of the largest anti-Scientology protests in 15 years.
It is thought that Cruise has been a Scientologist since the 1990s through his first wife, Mimi Rogers.
Tom Cruise has been spotted flying into a Scientology headquarters via helicopter as demonstrators protested outside
Protesters were holding placards which said: ‘When was the last time you saw your family? They love you and so do we’
It is thought that Cruise has been a Scientologist since the 1990s through his first wife, Mimi Rogers
The Mission Impossible star took to the sky in a black helicopter as he flew into the Church of Scientology Continental Liaison Office & Commodore’s Messenger Organisation in East Grinstead, Sussex
Pictured: Police outside the Scientology HQ in Sussex
Tom Cruise was pictured flying into of the HQ in a black helicopter
The actor was snapped flying away in a black helicopter from the HQ in East Grinstead
Tom introduced his ex-wife Nicole Kidman to the Church of Scientology but she did not become a member and remained a Catholic
Cruise and the Church of Scientology have denied that the religion was associated with the breakdown of his marriage with Nicole. Pictured: Cruise leaving the HQ
The group were holding banners and chanting slogans during their march to Saint Hill Manor, the UK headquarters of the Church of Scientology
Protesters are calling for an end to ‘harsh and abusive practices’ of the religion
A birds-eye view of Scientology Headquarters in East Grinstead, Sussex
According to Mr Barnes-Ross, Cruise was still at the site when the protesters left at 6.30pm.
Scientology is defined as a set of beliefs invented by the American author L. Ron Hubbard.
It has three core beliefs: Man is an immortal spiritual being, his experience extends well beyond a single lifetime, his capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realised.
In 2004, Scientology leader, David Miscavige, created the Scientology Freedom Medal of Valor and gave it to Cruise.
He said: ‘It’s a privilege to call yourself a Scientologist, and it’s something that you have to earn.’
Cruise introduced his ex-wife Nicole Kidman to the Church of Scientology but she did not become a member and remained a Catholic.
The pair divorced in 2001 on mysterious circumstances, reportedly due to her refusal to join him in his Scientology beliefs.
Both Cruise and the Church of Scientology have denied that the religion was associated with the breakdown of his marriage with Nicole.
However in an exclusive statement sent to the Mail on Sunday at the time, she said that her husband of ten years did not give her any warning.
Their children, Isabella and Connor are both Scientologists themselves and live with their father in Los Angeles.
MailOnline have contacted Sussex Police for comment and more information.
