An English Heritage spokesperson expressed dismay over the incident, stating: 'Orange powdered paint has been thrown at a number of the stones at Stonehenge. Obviously, this is extremely upsetting, and our curators are investigating the extent of the damage.' Despite the disruption, Stonehenge remained open to visitors, and immediate cleanup efforts revealed 'no visible damage' to the 5,000-year-old site.
The then UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, condemned the act, calling it a 'disgraceful act of vandalism' and emphasizing the monument's cultural and historical significance.
In defense of their actions, Naidu explained that the orange cornflour powder was intended to create an 'eye-catching spectacle' that would wash away with the rain, unlike the long-lasting damage that climate change inflicts.
Wiltshire Police announced that three activists involved in the Stonehenge protest had been charged. Luke Watson (35) was charged with aiding and abetting damage to a protected monument, while Lynch and Naidu faced charges of damaging an ancient site and causing a public nuisance.
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