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Prime Minister Sunak’s Home Breached Again: Four Arrested in North Yorkshire Protest Incident
Four individuals were apprehended at Rishi Sunak's residence in North Yorkshire
Authorities reported the arrest of the individuals, believed to be associated with the Youth Demand protest group, "within one minute of their intrusion onto the property". They are still being held.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 7:
Authorities have confirmed the arrest of four individuals for allegedly engaging in aggravated trespass within the residence of the prime minister.
The event occurred at Rishi Sunak's local office in Kirby Sigston, North Yorkshire, during his attendance at functions in London celebrating the state visit from Japan.
According to a statement from the police, officers arrived at the scene and were with the four men within one minute after they entered the premises.
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The detentions are linked to demonstrations by activists from Youth Demand, a self-described collective of young individuals advocating for the Conservative and Labour parties to enforce a bilateral arms embargo on Israel and to halt the issuance of new oil and gas licenses.
A representative for the organization stated that among the four individuals detained, three were participants in the protest, and the fourth was a freelance photographer.
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A spokesperson for the North Yorkshire Police stated: "The individuals were apprehended at about 12:40 PM, then escorted off the premises and arrested on charges of aggravated trespass."
Four men, a 52-year-old from London, a 43-year-old from Bolton, a 21-year-old from Manchester, and a 20-year-old from Chichester, are currently being held by the police for questioning, with investigations continuing.
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This follows a different event from last summer, where demonstrators climbed onto the roof of Mr. Sunak's residence.
Protesters displayed signs declaring "NO NEW OIL" and covered the building with cloth. This occurred during the prime minister's vacation with his family in California.
Amy Rugg-Easey, 33, Alexandra Wilson, 32, Michael Grant, 64, and Mathieu Soete, 38, have all entered not guilty pleas to charges of criminal damage. Their trial is scheduled for two days in July.
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