Climate activists cleared of one charge after pink paint protest in London

Extinction Rebellion co-founder among four charged after throwing paint over charity buildings in 2020

The Extinction Rebellion co-founder Roger Hallam has been acquitted of conspiracy to damage property after taking part in a protest that involved throwing pink paint over several charity buildings.

The 56-year-old was cleared of the count along with three other protesters involved in demonstrations at the headquarters of Christian Aid, Amnesty International, Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth on 21 July 2020.