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Men charged after rooftop protest on Jeremy Corbyn’s house

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James Morris

Published: 9:57 AM August 8, 2016    Updated: 8:06 PM October 15, 2020
Two men were charged after a rooftop protest on Labour Party leader and Islington North MP Jeremy Co

Two men were charged after a rooftop protest on Labour Party leader and Islington North MP Jeremy Corbyn's home. Picture: Rick Findler/PA - Credit: PA WIRE

Two men were charged on Saturday following a rooftop protest on Jeremy Corbyn’s Holloway house.

Robert Junior Smith, 34, of Stevenage, and Martin Matthews, 49, of Leatherhead, were charged with aggravated trespass and deterring a person from engaging in lawful activity. The protest took place on Friday morning.

They will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 5.

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