A man tied himself by the neck to the goal at a Premier League clash tonight (Thursday) in protest at the climate crisis. The protestor stopped the Everton and Newcastle United game for around seven minutes.
The man, wearing an orange T-shirt bearing the words 'Just Stop Oil' - and a website URL - attached himself to the Everton goal at the Gwladys Street End during the game at Goodison Park. It happened at just before 9pm, shortly after the second half started.
Stewards soon rushed to the scene to try and free him, when it became apparent he had attached himself with what appeared to be cable ties. Ground staff brought out bolt cutters to try to free him.
