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Two Just Stop Oil Activists Charged for Stonehenge Protest

The activists face charges for spraying orange powder on the ancient monument during a demonstration demanding an end to fossil fuels.

  • Rajan Naidu, 73, and Niamh Lynch, 22, were charged with damaging Stonehenge and causing a public nuisance.
  • The protest involved spraying orange-dyed corn flour from fire extinguishers on the iconic stones.
  • English Heritage, responsible for Stonehenge, expressed concern over potential damage during the cleanup process.
  • The activists are slated to appear at Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on December 13 for their first hearing.
  • Just Stop Oil has a history of disruptive protests to highlight climate issues, including targeting cultural sites and events.
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