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Just Stop Oil zealot who disrupted snooker is student, 25, who crowdfunds so he can stage eco-stunts

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 18, 2023
Edred Whittingham, 25, (pictured) who hurled orange paint on the green baize last night, may be in hot water for reportedly executing misdemeanours for cash, all in the name of climate change. Since being arrested on suspicion of criminal harm, he and comrade Margaret Reid, 52, are now in prison in Sheffield. Whittingham's crowdfunding page is best known for one-off gifts, but the site also offers four levels of monthly subscriptions ranging from £5 to £50. The names of these sponsorships do not appear to indicate that the funds will be used for future offences. Level 1 membership is referred to as 'Highway Obstruction,' and Level 2 is 'Aggravated Trespass,', meaning 'Criminal Risk.' Solicitor Audrey Ludwig shared images of his so-called 'grift page' and said: 'Is this of itself in breach of criminal law?' I don't think it's necessary to say the least,' Mary Aspinall-Miles, a well-known barrister, replied: "I don't think it's advisable to say the least." One former prosecutor said, 'I would say it was a bit like you're conspiring,' also and very technically looks like you're conspiring.' Anybody who contributes is likely to be guilty of the offence.' Despite being arrested six times in 2022 and jailed once, the University of Exeter, where he is a third year, told MailOnline that he is still a student. . Whittingham has been asked to be kicked out by the university, which is part of the fuel giant Shell.