During the 45th London Marathon, two protesters were arrested for throwing chalk-based powder paint on Tower Bridge as elite runners were passing. The group, Youth Demand, claimed responsibility, and their actions sought to draw attention to their message, highlighted by their shirts reading 'Youth Demand: Stop Arming Israel.' Police intervened to remove the activists swiftly, ensuring that the race continued without further disruption. The substance used was determined not to be hazardous to the runners.
A group called Youth Demand stated that their supporters threw powder paint on Tower Bridge to raise awareness for their cause during the marathon.
The incident occurred during the London Marathon, where two individuals were arrested after throwing chalk-based powder paint on Tower Bridge as runners passed.
Police confirmed that the paint thrown was chalk-based, which posed no hazard to runners, and the marathon continued without significant interruption.
The Metropolitan Police arrested the protesters for causing a public nuisance while a member of the London Marathon staff intervened to ensure the race's progress.
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