Four Men Arrested for Trespassing on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Country Estate
Four men were arrested on June 25, 2024, for trespassing on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s country estate in northern England. The group identified as Youth Demand performed a stunt in Sunak's pond, claiming it was a 'parting gift' ahead of the UK general election. The activists demand a two-way arms embargo on Israel and the revocation of recent oil and gas licenses.
Four men were arrested for allegedly trespassing on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s country estate in northern England.
North Yorkshire police detained the group around noon, arresting them on suspicion of aggravated trespass.
The activist group Youth Demand shared a video showing a man pretending to defecate in Sunak's pond using a latex stool.
The group claimed the stunt was a 'parting gift' to Sunak, who was in London at the time for a state visit.
The incident occurred just over a week before the UK’s general election, where predictions indicate a likely shift to Labour Party control.
Youth Demand is advocating for a two-way arms embargo on Israel and the revocation of recent oil and gas licenses.
The detained group included a press photographer.
Earlier this year, Sunak had condemned the group's actions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Recently, Greenpeace activists were also charged for protesting at Sunak’s home.