A climate change activist who protested at a Premier League match by tying himself to a goal post has been sentenced to six weeks in prison.
Louis McKechnie interrupted Everton vs Newcastle on March 17 by running onto the pitch and tying himself to a goal post. He was tied to a goal post using a metal zipper.
The activist thought his actions would continue to save lives. He denied aggravated trespassing but was found guilty following a trial at South Sefton Magistrates Court on Friday.
In sentencing him, District Judge Wendy Lloyd said: “I have no doubt what you have told me that you are passionate about your cause. Not very passionate about football, apparently. She said his actions were “reckless” and “potentially very dangerous.”
McKechnie told the court that Just Stop Oil was resistance to stopping the government from using fossil fuels. He told the court that the reason he chose Everton vs Newcastle was because one of the teams was sponsored by an oil company called Saudi Aramco.
He has already served his sentence having been in custody since July. The protester was also fined £50 or a day’s detention for going to the playground.
