Louis McKechnie is the man who tied himself to the goalpost during the Premier League match on March 17. He was wearing a Just Stop Oil T-shirt.
McKechnie is an ecological protester who made headlines when he tied himself during the Premier League match on March 17, 2022, at Newcastle United, Liverpool, England. The match between Everton and Newcastle United got halted for around right minutes.
Louis tied himself to the net during the match wearing a bright orange t-shirt that said “Just Stop Oil.” On Thursday night, he took center stage and forced a stoppage in play during the Premier League soccer match.
Who Is Louis McKechnie?
Louis McKechnie is a university student and environmental activist known as the Insulate Britain protester. He is interested in green engineering and sustainable product design. He believes that it is 2022, and it is high time to act like its an emergency.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Bournemouth University. McKechnie is expected to graduate with a Master of Engineering degree in 2024.
He has worked as a waiter and kitchen staff at Bennett’s Fish and Chips, Weymouth, England, United Kingdom. He was a sales assistant at Co-op from September 2018 to November 2019.
McKechnie’s current age is 21 years. He has discussed the negative impacts of oil, and he also believes that people need to know what the possible future holds. He got arrested on suspicion of pitch encroachment.
Louis got released from prison in January after a three-month sentence for a different protest.
University Man Louis McKechnie Ties Himself During Premier League Game
Louis McKechnie bound himself against the goalpost on Thursday during the Premier League game at Everton’s Goodison Park. When the officials rushed to the area, he had a zip-tie around his neck. He was ejected and carried out of the area after the invasion.
McKechnie got identified as a mechanical engineering student who has a history of protests. Ahead of his protest, he recorded a video and revealed that he is going to disrupt a football match, and he is terrified, reports The New York Post.
Louis McKechnie Was Wearing Just Stop Oil T-Shirt
Louis McKechnie was spotted wearing a bright orange shirt that said, “Just Stop Oil.” The Facebook page, Just Stop Oil, posted a picture from the incident explaining the situation.
The “Just Stop Oil” campaign is mobilizing people from all aspects to oppose the country’s plan for new UK Oil fields in 2022.