London, Oct 18, 2024 (AFP) - UK activist jailed for dyeing fountain outside Buckingham Palace red

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2024-10-18

A UK animal rights activist who caused thousands of pounds' worth of damage to a fountain in front of Buckingham Palace was on Friday handed an 18-month jail sentence and warned he faced "severe" punishment if he reoffended. The sentencing of "seasoned protester" Louis McKechnie, 23, follows a toughening of the sentences meted out to direct action protesters. The UK has seen a string of headline-grabbing stunts over recent years, from massive tra......

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