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Last Updated: Friday, 9 May, 2003, 12:04 GMT 13:04 UK
In Pictures: Parachuting Protester
Professional stuntman Gary Connery leaps off the column as the other protesters unfurl a banner
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Gary Connery is one of four protesters from the Act For Tibet organisation who reaches the top of Nelson's Column
Gary Connery takes flight
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Professional stuntman Gary Connery said he was frightened when he jumped from the 56 metre monument
Gary Connery opens his parachute
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Despite being "scared" Mr Connery said the jump was for a "good cause"
Mr Connery comes into land
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Mr Connery makes a safe landing - but a surprise is in store for him
Mr Connery is spoken to by officers as he gathers up his parachute
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Mr Connery finds himself in trouble after his stunt
Mr Connery is arrested
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Mr Connery is arrested, along with the three others, on suspicion of causing criminal damage





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