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06/28/2023 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2023 08:01

Protesters arrested after entering field of play at Lords Cricket Ground

Three Just Stop Oil protesters have been arrested today, Wednesday 28 June after they ran onto the outfield at Lord's Cricket Ground at 11.05hrs, each with a bag orange powder dye.

Two of the protesters released their bags on the outfield. The third released their bag on the boundary of the outfield.

All three - two men and one woman - were detained by stewards.

Officers arrived and arrested the three protesters shortly afterwards for aggravated trespass and public nuisance.

They have been taken into custody at a central London police station.

Superintendent Gerry Parker, Metropolitan Police Service, said:"Today has yet again seen more criminal and disruptive behaviour by Just Stop Oil. Three of its members forced the cricket match at Lord's Cricket Ground to stop play by running onto the outfield and opening a bag of powder dye.

"Entering the field of play is reckless and potentially endangers those who are playing, working within the stadium and the protesters themselves.

"We will not tolerate criminal or anti-social behaviour. There are consequences for those who engage in criminal acts. If caught, you will be arrested and our specialist detectives will thoroughly investigate and ensure we have the strongest evidence against you for prosecution."