June 19th 2024.
The latest news making its rounds on social media is that of the Stonehenge being sprayed with orange paint by activists from the group Just Stop Oil. Video footage capturing the incident shows two individuals in white shirts, adorned with the group's name, swiftly running towards the iconic monoliths with cans of paint in their hands.
As they begin to spray the paint, a group of onlookers can be seen trying to stop them, pulling them away from the stones. However, their efforts were in vain as the activists managed to cover several stones with the orange substance. In a moment of defiance, one of the protesters sat cross-legged on the grass while another was dragged away by a woman.
The two individuals responsible for the act have been identified as Niamh Lynch, a 21-year-old student from Oxford, and Rajan Naidu, a 73-year-old from Birmingham. In a statement, a spokesperson for Just Stop Oil revealed that the activists had used "powder paint" and had carried out the act at around 11am.
Just Stop Oil's spokesperson also highlighted the urgency of their cause, stating that while the UK's government has committed to not allowing any new oil and gas, it is not enough. They believe that the continuous burning of fossil fuels will result in the loss of millions of lives. In an effort to make a real change, the group is demanding that the next government signs a legally-binding treaty to phase out the use of fossil fuels by 2030.
The group has also warned that if governments do not take meaningful action, they, along with citizens from other countries such as Austria, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, will join in their resistance this summer. Just Stop Oil firmly believes that it is the responsibility of everyone to defend humanity and secure a better future for generations to come.
Reflecting on the symbolism of the stone circles found all over Europe, the group's spokesperson emphasized the importance of cooperation across vast distances. They see themselves as building on the legacy of our ancestors, and are determined to continue their fight for a greener future.
In relation to the incident, Wiltshire Police has confirmed that two individuals have been arrested. A spokesperson for the police stated that they had received a report of orange paint being sprayed on the stones and had arrested the suspects on suspicion of damaging the ancient monument. The police are currently working closely with English Heritage to further investigate the matter.
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