Two pensioners charged over Trump Turnberry vandalism

Two pensioners charged over Trump Turnberry vandalism <i>(Image: Milo Chandler/PA)</i>
Two pensioners charged over Trump Turnberry vandalism (Image: Milo Chandler/PA)
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Two pensioners have been charged in connection with damage to the golf course and hotel at Trump Turnberry.

Police arrested a 75-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman following enquiries in Oban on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

They were released pending further enquiries at the time but both have now been charged by Police Scotland and will appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

The incident happened around 4.40am on Saturday, March 8 and police have been investigating  since, with the total charged now up to six.


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The hotel had been covered in red paint while the golf course was dug up and ‘Free Gaza’ slogans were also put on it.

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