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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Damien Gayle

Insulate Britain protester faces prison over contempt of court conviction

David Nixon
David Nixon was on trial for taking part in blocking the junction of Bishopsgate and Wormwood St in the City of London in October 2021. Photograph: Alicia Canter/The Guardian

A supporter of the Insulate Britain climate protest campaign faces a prison sentence after he was convicted for contempt of court for telling a jury his actions were motivated by the climate crisis.

David Nixon was one of four defendants found guilty at Inner London crown court on Monday for causing a public nuisance by blocking the junction of Bishopsgate and Wormwood St in the City of London on 25 October 2021.

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