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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sarah Ward

Activist who damaged Stone of Destiny cabinet given community payback order

Joe Madden arrives at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to be sentenced after admitting damaging the Stone of Destiny display cabinet at Edinburgh Castle (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

A graduate who vandalised a cabinet containing the Stone of Destiny in Edinburgh Castle has been given a community payback order.

Joe Madden, 22, was an activist with campaign group This is Rigged when he attacked a display case containing a crown and the Stone of Destiny in a protest over the cost-of-living crisis, causing around £3,000 of damage.

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