Nearly two weeks after two animal rights activists say they were doused in liquid poured from the roof of a Richmond Row bar and restaurant, London police say charges will be laid.
Police were called to the Jack Astor's on Richmond St. around 9:30pm on Saturday, October 24. Two members of Animal Liberation Alliance London were outside and had been taking part in a demonstration on the sidewalk. Samantha McPherson and Chelsea Gross told officers they were doused with water and vinegar which was poured by staff from the restaurant’s roof.
Investigators determined the pair had been hit with a liquid that appeared to be a mixture of water, vinegar, and tabasco sauce.
Police say three people will be charged with two counts each of assault. Since the charges have not been processed, their names are not being released yet.
Constable Ken Steeves says the three were employees of Jack Astor's as the time of the incident but he can't confirm if they still are.
