Just Stop Oil LIVE: Eco-mob stoops to new low as they try to smash up Magna Carta

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Two protesters were videoed taking a hammer and chisel to the glass surrounding the Magna Carta at the British Library.

By Maia Snow, World News Editor

12:27, Fri, May 10, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:28, Fri, May 10, 2024

JSO protesters

The two JSO protesters (Image: Sky News)

Just Stop Oil has stooped to a new low, after two protesters from the eco-mob were videoed trying to smash the glass above the Magna Carta at the British Library.

Two eco-protesters were videoed wielding a hammer and chisel, while wearing Just Stop Oil t-shirts, attacking the glass, in one of the group's more bizarre protests.

According to Sky News, the protesters are in their 80s and made little progress at getting through the glass.

The two protesters are reportedly Reverend Dr Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, 85, who then glued their hands together, demanding an emergency plan to just stop oil by 2030.

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3 mins ago12:27 Maia Snow

Where has the incident happened?

Just Stop Oil have launched the protest at the British Library, which is the home of the Magna Carta.

5 mins ago12:25 Maia Snow

Everything we know so far

Today (May 10), two protesters have launched a bizarre attack at the British library.

Two pensioners, understood to be Reverend Dr Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, 85, wielding a hammer and chisel launched an attack on the glass class surrounding the Magna Carta.

The eco-activists then glued their hands together, demanding an emergency plan to just stop oil by 2030.

6 mins ago12:24 Maia Snow