Faringdon grandfather Reggie Norton (with walking stick) was arrested for his part in a climate change protest in London. Picture: Holly-Anna Petersen
AN Oxfordshire pensioner arrested for his part in an anti-climate change protest is still waiting to hear if he will be charged.
Faringdon's Reggie Norton, 85, says he was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage - after a seven-hour protest at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy - before being released under investigation.
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The Extinction Rebellion protest, on Monday, November 12, aimed to highlight inaction on climate change after the budget.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said there was no update on the case.
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