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Nine Just Stop Oil protesters convicted after planning to glue themselves to Heathrow runway

Nine members of Just Stop Oil were convicted of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance at Heathrow Airport.
During a trial, it was revealed that their plan involved using angle grinders and glue to access the airfield.
The group was arrested by the Met Police, who highlighted potential endangerment to lives at the airport.
Following their conviction, the defendants expressed concern over climate action and criticized the judiciary for preventing their defense.

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The Courier

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JSO protesters who planned to glue themselves to Heathrow runway caught by police

This is the moment several Just Stop Oil (JSO) protesters who planned to glue themselves to the runway at Heathrow Airport were caught by police. Officers from the Metropolitan Police intercepted the two JSO groups close to the perimeter fence of the airport on 24 July, last year. The groups, made up of seven JSO members, were immediately arrested and found in possession of angle grinders and glue, indicating their intention to cut through the p…

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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