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Protester invades Trafalgar plinth

Updated on 06 July 2009

Source PA News

An art project allowing thousands of people to take centre stage in Trafalgar Square overcame a wobbly start after a protester invaded the fourth plinth.

Stuart Holmes, from Withington, Manchester, clambered on to the platform to demonstrate against smoking minutes before it was officially opened.

He was removed by JCB at 9am, allowing the first official "living sculptures" to each enjoy an hour of fame.

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