UK police reported the arrest of two individuals on Wednesday after “Just Stop Oil” activists sprayed an orange substance on Stonehenge, the iconic prehistoric UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwest England. Video footage circulating on social media shows two people, dressed in white shirts bearing the "Just Stop Oil" slogan, approaching the ancient monoliths and spraying paint from canisters. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, June 19, drew immediate reactions from members of the public, who attempted to stop the protesters by dragging them away. The swift intervention of bystanders and police led to the prompt arrest of the activists. The Just Stop Oil group has been known for its direct actions to raise awareness about climate change and fossil fuel dependency. UK: ‘Just Stop Oil’ Protesters Destroy Protective Glass of Rokeby Venus Painting at National Gallery in London, Video Surfaces.
Just Stop Oil Spray Protestors Orange Paint on Stonehenge
🚨 BREAKING: Just Stop Oil Spray Stonehenge Orange
🔥 2 people took action the day before Summer Solstice, demanding the incoming government sign up to a legally binding treaty to phase out fossil fuels by 2030.
🧯 Help us take megalithic action — https://t.co/R20S8YQD1j pic.twitter.com/ufzO8ZiDWu
— Just Stop Oil (@JustStop_Oil) June 19, 2024
Police Arrest the Protestors
🚔 ARRESTED AT STONEHENGE
⛓️ Rajan and Niamh have been taken into custody after covering #Stonehenge in orange powder paint.
🧡 The paint is made of cornstarch, which will wash away in the rain, but the urgent need for effective government action to mitigate the catastrophic… pic.twitter.com/KKXuBrhWCn
— Just Stop Oil (@JustStop_Oil) June 19, 2024
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