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Activists Charged for Stonehenge Paint Protest

Two activists face charges for damaging Stonehenge during a Just Stop Oil protest in June, ahead of a court appearance.

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Rajan Naidu, 73, and Niamh Lynch, 22, have been charged by Wiltshire Police with damaging the protected Stonehenge site during a Just Stop Oil protest in June. The pair used orange paint powder, claimed to dissolve in rain, to draw attention to the climate crisis. They are set to appear in court on December 13, while the protest has sparked broader discussions about activism and the protection of historical sites. Authorities have emphasized the importance of not prejudicing the ongoing legal proceedings.

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