Guilty: Just stop oil protesters who targeted Manchester Airport
Natalie Mackenzie, District Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West said: “This was a planned and targeted attack against one of the country’s busiest airports which could have caused significant disruption. Just stop oil protesters were stopped by police on their way to Manchester Airport.
“When they were searched, police found details of their plans to target the airport, banners, various tools and glue, which had they reached their destination, may have enabled them to glue themselves or others to the taxiways of Manchester Airport.
“Their plan displayed a clear disregard for members of the public using the airport at the height of summer.
“The right to protest is important but it must be balanced against the rights of other citizens to go about their daily business.”
Notes to editors
- The group were convicted at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court of conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance between 30 June 2024 and the 6 August 2024:
- Daniel Knorr (DOB 21/02/2002) is from Birmingham
- Indigo Rumbelow (DOB 22/04/1994) is from London
- Margaret Elizabeth Reid (DOB 14/01/1971) is from Kendal
- Leanorah Ward (DOB 30/12/2002) is from Birmingham
- Sentencing will take place at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on 23 May 2025.