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London : United Kingdom | Jul 10, 2012 at 8:17 AM PDT
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A male carried fake torch arrested on Tuesday , July 10 after running naked past crowds ' during the 53 th day of the Olympic Torch relay in Henley-on-Thames to protest the current situation in Tibet as he reveal the words "Free Tibet" written on her back , reports AFP and Mail Online.

A 27-year-old man after running several meters Police was covered in a blanket and then arrested him on suspicion of outraging public decency. According to Dailymail .

Assistant Chief Constable John Campbell, of Thames Valley police said: “This was an isolated incident that was quickly dealt with by police officers and thankfully did not disrupt the Torch Relay as it passed through Henley.

“The Torch Relay events of yesterday and today have been attended by thousands of people who lined the routes through towns and villages and seemed to have really enjoyed this once in a lifetime experience and we have every confidence that this will continue.”

The day was also marked by the presence of Sebastian Coe, chairman of the organizing committee of the London Olympics, Sir Roger Bannister who was included in a list of torch carriers and British legend athletic Steve Redgrave .

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Posted By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | 10 months ago
I just love these protestors who like to butt into the events of the Olympic Games just to get some attention for their cause.
Reply By dewegy dewegy | 10 months ago
I think he did that just to draw the attention to him , thank you for comment
Posted By NinaRai Nina Rai | 10 months ago
Thanks for sharing this report.
Rated^
Reply By dewegy dewegy | 10 months ago
Thank you very much for commenting
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