Two arrested after protesters dye Trafalgar Square fountains red

Picture taken with permission from the twitter feed of James Cooper showing the Animal Rebellion demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London in Trafalgar Square, London to protest against animal farming, claiming that the Government has "blood on their hands". The Metropolitan Police said two people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after protesters released red dye into the fountains.
Animal Rebellion demonstration in Trafalgar Square Credit: Animal Rebellion demonstration in Trafalgar Square

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after protesters released red dye into the Trafalgar Square fountains.

Campaign group Animal Rebellion performed the stunt in central London to protest against animal farming, claiming that the Government has “blood on their hands”.

Demonstrators, some of whom who stood up to their knees in the red water, allege that the Covid-19 pandemic was caused by animal exploitation.

While some activists poured blood-red dye into the fountain’s waters, others held placards and staged a socially distanced protest in Trafalgar Square.

Animal Rebellion said the action was coordinated with protests in 20 cities, including Bristol, Brighton and New York.