Greta Thunberg public order charge thrown out due to unlawful police conditions

The 21-year-old, from Sweden, was arrested during a demonstration near the InterContinental Hotel in Mayfair, London, on October 17 as oil executives met inside for a conference

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024 - 15:35

Josh Payne, Chief Reporter, PA

A district judge has thrown out a public order charge against climate campaigner Greta Thunberg after police attempted to impose “unlawful” conditions during an environment protest.

The 21-year-old, from Sweden, was arrested during a demonstration near the InterContinental Hotel in Mayfair, London, on October 17 as oil executives met inside for a conference.