- Three Just Stop Oil protestors charged with aggravated trespass at Lord’s pitch invasion
- Jonny Bairstow carries activist off the pitch during England vs. Australia match
- Just Stop Oil group demands action on climate crisis with disruptive protests
After an incident at Lord’s in which England star Jonny Bairstow carried an activist off the pitch, Judit Murray, 69, Daniel Knorr, 21, and Jacob Bourne, 26, have been charged with aggravated trespass and are scheduled to appear in court on July 31.
Three Just Stop Oil (JSO) protestors have been charged with aggravated trespass following a pitch invasion during the second Ashes test at Lord’s.
Judit Murray, 69, Daniel Knorr, 21, and Jacob Bourne, 26, are all suspected of participating in the pitch invasion that occurred on Wednesday during England vs. Australia match.
Jonny Bairstow carried a JSO t-shirted activist from the pitch as activists released their orange powder.
On July 31, the three defendants are scheduled to appear before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Metropolitan Police Superintendent Gerry Parker stated, “We will not tolerate criminal or antisocial behavior. And those who commit criminal acts will face severe consequences.”
JSO called the climate catastrophe “knocks us for six” and urged world leaders to act.
“Cricket is a significant part of our national heritage, but how can we appreciate England versus Australia when so much of the cricketing world is becoming inhospitable to humans?”
We cannot be sidetracked when our sports, food, and culture are at stake.
“The time has come for cricket fans and all those who comprehend the gravity of the situation to take to the streets and demand action from this illegitimate, criminal government.
“When our children ask us, ‘What did we do to prevent this crisis?’, we must have a satisfactory response.”
The incident on Wednesday is the latest in a series of daily demonstrations staged by the group since April 24. They have caused chaos at prominent events such as the Chelsea Flower Show.
A lady hoses down activists who throw orange powder on a garden exhibit.
JSO suspended play at the World Snooker Championship by dyeing a Crucible table orange.
Two campaigners were detained fifteen minutes into the May Twickenham rugby final for allegedly storming the pitch, sparking boos.
In addition, they have gained notoriety for holding daily slow marches on main roads in the capital, resulting in gridlock.
The Metropolitan Police reported earlier this month that the JSO protests have cost the force £4.5 million in six weeks, with over 86 arrests made about 156 slow marches and other disruptions.
Due to the climate issue, the group wants UK lawmakers to halt all new coal, gas and oil projects.
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