Two arrests after Kelpies protest

Two people have been arrested after protestors climbed the Kelpies yesterday.

Two members of "This is Rigged" scaled the Falkirk landmark, in a protest against fossil fuels.

Activists from the group also blockaded the Grangemouth Ineos refinery last week.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6am on Sunday 23 July 2023, officers received a report of two protesters climbing The Kelpies structure in the Helix Park, Falkirk.

Officers attended and a 23-year-old man and 22-year-old woman were safely removed.

“They have both been arrested in connection with the incident and inquiries remain ongoing.”