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.