Four arrested after Animal Rebellion activists pour milk out in Norwich shop
Protestors targeted the M&S just before midday on Saturday
Four people have been arrested after an environmental protest in Norwich, during which activists poured milk out over the floor and shelves of a branch of Marks & Spencer.
Police were called to the food hall in Rampant Horse Street at around 12:18pm on Saturday.
It's alleged milk was poured over two store employees when they challenged the protestors.
The demo was part of a wave of protests by activists reporesenting Animal Rebellion, with high end stores like Harrods also being targeted.
Norfolk Police say two women aged in their 30s from Norfolk, a man aged in 40s from Essex and a woman aged in her 40s from Suffolk were arrested in connection with the incident.
All have been bailed until November 12.
Animal Rebellion said it is calling for a plant-based future and highlighting the need to support farmers in transitioning to a sustainable plant-based food system.
Lou Hadden, a charity worker from Herefordshire who joined the action at Fortnum and Mason, said: "This is not how I imagined spending my weekend.
"Unfortunately, this disruption is necessary to get those in power to listen to the academics at Oxford, Harvard and the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
"The world's best climate and land scientists are calling for the transition to a plant-based food system.
"We need bold and decisive politics at this time, not the horror show we currently see."