Man, 57, charged over vandalism at Trump Turnberry
Another man has been charged over damage caused to Donald Trump's golf course at Turnberry.A green was dug up at the Ayrshire course on 8 March and another had the words "Gaza is not for sale" painted on it. Red paint was also daubed over buildings and walls at the resort.The 57-year-old man was arrested in London on Tuesday. He has since been released and is due to appear in court at a later date.Several other people have already appeared in court charged with malicious mischief in connection with the damage to the course.
The incident was reported at 04:40 in the morning.President Trump labelled the people who caused damaged at the resort "terrorists" and called for them to be "treated harshly" by authorities.A spokesperson for the resort previously said it was a "childish, criminal act".Trump sparked concern internationally after saying he wanted to turn Gaza into a resort like the French Riviera - a proposal that would see Palestinians removed to other countries.The president later posted an AI-generated video of what Gaza might look like after the redevelopment.
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