Lawyer tells trial Van Gogh painting ‘may have increased in value after protest’

The prosecutor said the painting, which is worth “millions” was not damaged but the “valuable” frame was.

Just Stop Oil protester Emily Brocklebank arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court (James Manning/PA)

Climate activists may have “increased” the value of a Vincent Van Gogh painting after gluing themselves to its frame at a London art gallery, their lawyer has suggested.

Just Stop Oil supporters Emily Brocklebank, 23, and Louis McKechnie, 22, are accused of causing just under £2,000 of criminal damage to the frame.