Climate protesters glued themselves to a famous artwork at a gallery, sparking a mass evacuation of patrons.
The supporters of Just Stop Oil stuck themselves to the frame of a 19th-century J.M.W Turner painting at Manchester Art Gallery.
The 1809 oil painting depicts a view overlooking the River Thames from Richmond Hill in London – an area the group claims could be underwater by 2030- the Manchester Evening News reported.
Protester Paul Bell, 21, said: “The youth of the world have literally nothing to lose anymore, we are a generation sacrificed.
“There are millions in fuel and food poverty, our wildlife and landscapes are devastated and we face famine and war.
“Our government is accelerating the chaos by allowing new fossil fuel infrastructure, we will not stand by and let this creeping evil continue.
The Just Stop Oil protesters glued themselves to the frame ( Image: Manchester Evening News WS)
“No-one gets a free pass. By refusing to use its power and influence to help end this madness, the art establishment is complicit in genocide.
“Directors of art institutions should be calling on the government to stop all new oil and gas projects immediately.”
Edred Whittingham, 24, said: “I would like to say to anyone and everyone who is reading this, you may think this action is outrageous or scandalous but what choice do I have?
“The Government is knowingly destroying the futures of young people and condemning billions of people all over the world to death by continuing to licence new fossil fuel infrastructure.
The gallery was evacuated as a result of the protest ( Image: Manchester Evening News WS)
“How far would you be willing to go to save the life of someone you love? What about the future of humanity?
“I cannot carry on living my life as if this is not happening. I am willing to do anything I can to wake people up and to stop this grotesque catastrophe from unfolding, even if it means sacrificing my liberty.”
The protest came after two other Just Stop Oil supporters were arrested at the Courtauld Gallery in London after they glued themselves to the frame of Peach Trees in Blossom by Vincent Van Gogh.
It follows a similar protest held in London on Thursday ( Image: Manchester Evening News WS)
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “We’re aware of two protestors causing disruption in the Manchester Art Gallery, and officers are in attendance.
“The Gallery has been evacuated as a precaution to allow the incident to be brought to a safe conclusion and minimise impact to the public.”
They later added: “This has now been resolved and two people have been safely detained. Thank you for everyone's cooperation nearby.”
A spokesman for the force confirmed two men had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.
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