Climate change activist Greta Thunberg manhandled by cops during coal mine demo

15.01.2023 - 23:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk

Climate change activist Greta Thunberg was seen being manhandled by cops during an environmental protest in Germany.

Greta, 20, was at an anti-coal mine demonstration Lützerath when she was led away by police on Sunday.

Dozens of officers in riot gear moved in on the crowd and removed around 300 people, including the Swedish campaigner, in images caught on video.

Activists had descended on the west German village which is due to be demolished to make way for the expansion of a coal mine.

Greta refused to move away from a mound of earth, according to German publication Bild, and was seen smiling as she was physically picked up by officers.

Several violent clashes had earlier erupted on Saturday, with reports stating pepper spray was fired by police.

Ahead of the protests Greta tweeted: “We are currently in Lützerath, a German village threatened to be demolished for an expansion of a coal mine.

“People have been resisting for years. This Saturday 14/1 I will join activists in Lützerath to defend the village and stop the coalmine. Join us at 12.00 to protect life, and put people over profit!

“The science is clear, the most affected people are clear: no more fossil fuels!”

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The empty village has been occupied by protesters for several