G20 protester remanded
Jonny | 24.09.2009 14:13 | G20 London Summit
Sorry to rip this from the BBC, just thought it should be of interest - hopefully someone will supply more info soon.
Man admits arson during G20 demo
A man has admitted starting a fire at a branch of Royal Bank of Scotland during the G20 protests in London.
Lithuanian Mindaugus Lenartavicius, 21, pleaded guilty to a charge of arson at the branch in Threadneedle Street.
Lenartavicius was seen pulling out a lighter and repeatedly flicking it alight on 1 April to set window blinds on fire, Southwark crown Court heard.
His not guilty plea to a charge of being reckless as to whether life was endangered was accepted by the court.
The 21-year-old, who lived in a squat in Palmers Green, north London, has been remanded in custody until sentencing, scheduled for 23 October.
A man has admitted starting a fire at a branch of Royal Bank of Scotland during the G20 protests in London.
Lithuanian Mindaugus Lenartavicius, 21, pleaded guilty to a charge of arson at the branch in Threadneedle Street.
Lenartavicius was seen pulling out a lighter and repeatedly flicking it alight on 1 April to set window blinds on fire, Southwark crown Court heard.
His not guilty plea to a charge of being reckless as to whether life was endangered was accepted by the court.
The 21-year-old, who lived in a squat in Palmers Green, north London, has been remanded in custody until sentencing, scheduled for 23 October.
Jonny
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