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Jurors were asked to rule that Edward Colston’s heinous crimes were immaterial, but they chose to put themselves on the right side of history, says historian David Olusoga

THE four people cleared of criminal damage for pulling down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston say their acquittal is “a victory for…

The acquittal of four people over monument's toppling is "enormously significant", historian says.

Bristols mayor Marvin Rees has firmly rejected the idea his city will allow criminals to indulge in their fantasies in the future after watching a jury from the local population decide to acquit four vandals.

The bronze memorial to the 17th century figure was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Four protesters have been found not guilty of causing criminal damage after toppling of the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Protesters admitted helping to topple statue in Bristol, but walked free from court with a declaration of victory for ‘racial equality’

The bronze memorial to the 17th century figure was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter protest.

The bronze memorial to the 17th century figure was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Rhian Graham (pictured), 30, Milo Ponsford, 26, Sage Willoughby, 22, and Jake Skuse, 33, were cleared of all criminal damage charges at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday.