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Two Men Charged in Connection with Disruptive Protest at Twickenham Rugby Final

Two men have been charged in connection with a disruptive protest during the rugby final at Twickenham on May 27th.

28 May 2023 · 21:11 UTC

Protesters invaded the pitch and threw orange paint powder, delaying the match.

The men were escorted out of the stadium by stewards.

The Met Police said they have been charged with aggravated trespass.

The Gallagher Premiership final was the latest sporting event to be affected by protests, with 102 slow marches taking place in London and causing frustration to those going about their business.

The statement also mentioned that similar incidents would be met with "robust action" to ensure a peaceful Bank Holiday weekend.