Pro-Palestine Activist Acquitted in Churchill Statue Vandalism Case

Pro-Palestine activist cleared of criminal damage after spray-painting Churchill statue. Court rules in favor of defendant.

Editorial Desk

September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — A pro-Palestine activist has been found not guilty of criminal damage following an incident where graffiti was sprayed onto a statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square.

The bronze monument, located across from the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, was defaced with messages including Zionist war criminal, Stop the Genocide, and “Free Palestine.” The defendant, known as Olax Outis or Caspar San, denied the charges and was ultimately acquitted by the court.

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The case involved allegations that the individual had spray-painted slogans on the statue, which sparked public debate over freedom of expression and the treatment of historical figures. The court’s decision highlights the legal complexities surrounding such acts of protest.

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