Four anti-racist activists who toppled the statue of a slave trader in Bristol in June 2020 have been cleared of criminal charges.
London, January 6 (RHC)-- In news from England, four anti-racist activists who toppled the statue of a slave trader in Bristol in June 2020 have been cleared of criminal charges. The four activists were arrested for pulling down a statue of Edward Colston and then throwing it in the river.
The activists celebrated on Wednesday after being found not guilty. One of the activists, Sage Willoughby, told reporters: “And this is a victory for Bristol. This is a victory for racial equality. And it’s a victory for anyone who wants to be on the right side of history. Thank you, everyone. You’re all amazing.”
