Man who vandalised Churchill statue not guilty of criminal damage

Olax Outis, a pro-Palestine activist, has been found not guilty of criminal damage after vandalising a statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square. The individual had sprayed the former Prime Minister's monument with red paint to display various slogans. Despite claims that the act caused over £7,000 in damages, the court cleared Outis of the charges. The incident took place in the heart of London, targeting the prominent historical figure's statue.