Just Stop Oil campaigners from Suffolk and Bristol charged over Twickenham protest
The pair ran onto the pitch during yesterday's rugby union Premiership final
Two men have been charged over a protest at the rugby union Premiership final.
The Just Stop Oil campaigners ran onto the pitch during Saracens' win against Sale at Twickenham yesterday.
Samuel Johnson, 40 (22/04/83) of Reydon, Suffolk and Patrick Hart, 37 (05/02/86) of Brislington, Bristol were charged with aggravated trespass and criminal damage.
Both men were remanded in custody to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday 29 May.
Commander Kyle Gordon from the Met Police, who's Gold Commander for events in London on the day said:
“To date we have seen 102 slow marches across London by Just Stop Oil that has caused serious disruption and frustration to those going about their business in the city leading to 51 arrests to date.
"Similarly, yesterday’s incident at the rugby final will have caused frustration to both the players and spectators alike.
"With many other events taking place, and visitors in our capital this weekend, we will continue to monitor and respond to such incidents quickly.
"Where protest moves into criminality or serious disruption, we will take robust action to ensure Londoners and visitors alike can continue to enjoy their Bank Holiday weekend.”
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