Two activists from Just Stop Oil They were arrested on Wednesday for painting the monoliths of the prehistoric site Stonehenge, reported Wilshire police and the environmental group.
Police in Wilshire, south-west England, arrested two suspects, while Just Stop Oilwhich advocates an end to the exploitation of fossil fuels, took responsibility. The organization assured that the powder paint used “will soon disappear with the rain.”
A video on social networks shows two men running towards the stones of the prehistoric circle in the south-west of England and spraying orange dust, while some people try to stop them.
“The agents responded to the scene and They arrested two people suspected of damaging the monument”, indicated the police. This occurred as the site prepared to welcome thousands of visitors during the summer solstice.
The environmental organization stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the substance “It will soon disappear with the rain, but not the urgent need for effective government action to mitigate the catastrophic consequences of the climate and ecological crisis.”
Stonehenge, built between 3,000 and 2,300 BC. C., It is one of the most important megalithic monuments in the world due to its size, sophisticated design and architectural precision.
Its standing stones, which form a set of circles, They attract thousands of people every year for pagan summer solstice celebrations.
Just Stop Oil activists were arrested for vandalizing Stonehenge with paint. The organization defends the action and criticizes the lack of measures against the climate crisis. (HANDOUT/AFP)
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the act as “shameful vandalism against one of the oldest and most important monuments in the United Kingdom and the world.”
The government has to face the actions of Just Stop Oilwho attacked works of art, interrupted sports competitions and shows. In response, the conservative government tightened the laws on the right to demonstrate, trying to prevent the actions of this group, founded in February 2022, which demands an end to the exploitation of fossil energy before 2030.
Labor leader Keir Starmer He also criticizes the environmental group’s tactics.
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