Don't miss our must-read newsletter Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid EmailThe fountain in Trafalgar Square became 'blood red' after dye was poured into it during a protest against animal farming and meat-eating. Campaign group Animal Rebellion performed the stunt in central London on Saturday claiming that the Government has "blood on their hands". Demonstrators, some of whom who stood up to their knees in the red water, claim that the coronavirus pandemic was caused by animal exploitation. (Image: Matthew Chattle/REX/Shutterstock)Shortly before 3.30pm, a tweet by the force said: "Two people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following an incident at the fountains in Trafalgar Square earlier today. Animal Rebellion said the action was coordinated with protests in 20 cities, including Bristol, Brighton and New York.

Source: Daily Mirror July 11, 2020 17:27 UTC