Clean up operation underway after Leeds University building sprayed with orange paint
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage
Last updated 12th Oct 2023
Just Stop Oil have claimed themselves responsible after orange paint was sprayed a Leeds University building.
A University of Leeds spokesperson said: “While we support the right to legal protest, we are hugely disappointed that today's demonstration led to the vandalism of a University building.
“We are taking a robust approach to tackling the existential challenge of climate change, with a £174 million Climate Plan which includes our target of delivering net zero emissions by 2030.
“Our policy on responsible investment is to invest in companies that are sustainable and that purposefully set out to solve the problems of people and the planet profitably, without benefiting from causing harm to the world.
“We avoid companies that are materially engaged in certain sectors, including thermal coal, the extraction of fossil fuel from tar sands, oil and gas extraction, production and refining.
“Working collaboratively with our staff and students we will continue to gear our curriculum, research and campus activity to lead climate action locally, nationally and globally.”
West Yorkshire Police said: "At about 12.40pm police attended the University of Leeds following a report of a protest by Just Stop Oil.
"A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. Enquiries are continuing."