Black Lives Matter protests. Astrophel Sang, 19, attended the protest in London where he attempted to set the flag alight, however he was let off with a conditional discharge.Videos of the incident which were posted on social media brought veterans to tears, a court heard.During the demonstration on June 7, Sang attempted to torch the Union Jack after climbing the national war memorial.However, his attempts were unsuccessful as the flag was flame-retardant.A court previously heard the Coventry University photography student could face up to 18 months behind bars.But a judge today let him walk free from court, handing him instead a two year conditional discharge, and ordering him to pay £340 in court costs.Today the baby-faced teenager.
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