Just Stop Oil Activists Found Guilty Over National Gallery Stunt
Brighton duo Hannah Hunt, 23, and Eben Lazarus, 22, have been convicted of aggravated trespass and criminal damage. Their court drama unfolded at Westminster Magistrates Court today, linked to a daring protest earlier this year.
Glue and Guerrilla Art Attack on Iconic Painting
On July 4, the pair glued themselves to the frame of John Constable’s famous Hay Wain at the National Gallery. They also covered the masterpiece with a revamped version to spotlight their cause.
Fines, Not Jail, for Climate Crusaders
Both were slapped with £850 fines. The prosecution pushed for jail time, but the judge rejected it, considering the motives behind their bold actions.
