Anti-racist activists cleared for dumping slave trader statue into river in U.K.

Édité par Ed Newman
2022-01-06 22:10:27

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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.”


 



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