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| Arrests over paint thrown on Tower Bridge during London Marathon | Arrests over paint thrown on Tower Bridge during London Marathon |
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| The protesters were arrested after throwing paint on Tower Bridge | The protesters were arrested after throwing paint on Tower Bridge |
| Two people have been arrested for throwing powder paint on Tower Bridge as the men's elite runners were passing during the 45th edition of the London Marathon. | Two people have been arrested for throwing powder paint on Tower Bridge as the men's elite runners were passing during the 45th edition of the London Marathon. |
| A group called Youth Demand said two of its supporters jumped over the barriers and threw the substance on the bridge at about 10:35 BST. They were wearing T-shirts that said "Youth Demand: Stop Arming Israel". | |
| The Metropolitan Police said a member of the London Marathon event staff intervened to remove the protesters from the path of the men's elite race, which was able to pass unobstructed moments later. | |
| Police said the paint appeared to be "chalk-based" and was not expected to present a hazard to runners. | |
| The protesters were arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance and they remain in custody. | |
| Hugh Brasher, chief executive of London Marathon Events, said: "It's very disappointing that two people attempted to disrupt the London Marathon which does so much good, raises so many millions for charity, brings so much joy and brings communities together. | Hugh Brasher, chief executive of London Marathon Events, said: "It's very disappointing that two people attempted to disrupt the London Marathon which does so much good, raises so many millions for charity, brings so much joy and brings communities together. |
| "Our staff and the police intervened immediately and the event was not impacted in any way." | "Our staff and the police intervened immediately and the event was not impacted in any way." |
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