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Arrests over paint thrown on London Marathon route

Summary

Two individuals were arrested after they threw paint on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon. The pair were part of a group called Youth Demand, and the disturbance did not stop the race.

Key Facts

  • Two people threw paint on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon.
  • They were arrested for causing a public nuisance.
  • The two people are part of a group called Youth Demand.
  • Their shirts had a message that said, "Youth Demand: Stop Arming Israel".
  • A member of the Marathon team removed the protesters from the race path.
  • The race was not stopped or affected because of this.
  • The paint they used was like chalk and did not pose risks to the runners.
  • The two protesters were taken into police custody.
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