Anti-war protesters fly their flag from Westminster Abbey roof

Message from on high: the three protesters unfurl their banner. They spent much of the day waving to friends below
Felix Allen12 April 2012

THREE protesters climbed onto the roof of Westminster Abbey to demonstrate against the war in Afghanistan.

The activists, who are connected with the Democracy Village camp in Parliament Square, scaled about 100 feet up scaffolding at the eastern end of the cathedral before unfurling a huge banner last night. Among them was peace campaigner Maria Gallastegui, 51, from Harlesden, who said she was "elated" when she spoke to the Standard by mobile phone. She said: "It's a little bit naughty but worth it."

The protesters spent several hours on the roof waving to supporters in the square below before finally coming down last night.

They were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass.

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