Extinction Rebellion activist in custody after climbing London's Big Ben

An Extinction Rebellion protester who scaled the scaffolding surrounding Big Ben at the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Image: Dominic Lipinski via PA Images An Extinction Rebellion protester who scaled the scaffolding surrounding Big Ben at the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Image: Dominic Lipinski via PA Images THE EXTINCTION REBELLION activist who scaled Big Ben in London is now in custody after evading police for more than three hours.

The Met Police said: “At approximately 6.45pm, the man, aged in his 40s, was arrested under Section 128 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 – trespass on a protected site.According to the act, the charge carries a maximum sentence of 51 weeks’ imprisonment or an unlimited fine. The force tweeted: “Following review, there is no longer a necessity for the conditions upon the Extinction Rebellion Autumn Uprising assembly; they are no longer in place.”

But a charge of obstructing a constable and a charge of being a public assembly participant failing to comply with a condition were dropped, according to yoga teacher Katherine Beaumont, an XR member who said she speaks for Atkinson.In a statement on his behalf, Beaumont said: “What is Boris scared of? He must be terrified because he is hiding from a bunch of ‘crusties’, pensioners, normal people with children and loves, lives and jobs, peaceful protesters and non-violent communicators.

One featured the Extinction Rebellion logo on a rainbow background and the words “No pride on a dead planet”, and the other said “Citizens Assembly”.

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