Uckfield father who climbed on oil rig in Extinction Rebellion protest is convicted

An Uckfield father convicted in court after climbing on an oil rig in an Extinction Rebellion protest has vowed to fight on.

By Jennifer Logan

Published 19th Nov 2020, 10:17 GMT

Updated 19th Nov 2020, 10:28 GMT

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Alistair Sandell, a horticulturalist, of Uckfield, appeared before Staines Magistrates Court on Monday (November 16), and pleaded guilty to aggravated trespass.

He was fined £360, Extinction Rebellion confirmed.

Speaking after court, the 56-year-old said: “As a father I felt strongly compelled to scale and occupy the UK Oil And Gas drilling rig.

Alistair Sandell outside Staines Magistrates Court. Picture: Extinction Rebellion