Paint sprayed on Falmouth University during protest

The image shows Falmouth University's modern glass-fronted building with orange paint splattered across its windows and entrance area. Several people, including students in colorful clothing, are gathered near the entrance steps. Red and white barrier tape is visible, cordoning off the affected area after the paint incident. — Falmouth University's building was covered in orange paint on Wednesday

A Falmouth University building has been covered in orange paint after a peaceful protest was "escalated by a small number of individuals who caused criminal damage", the university has said.

Police were called at midday on Wednesday to the Penryn campus following reports of a Just Stop Oil protest.

Just Stop Oil said on X that the Falmouth protest was its third day of "student resistance".

A university spokesperson said the matter would be investigated by police.

"The protest was reported to have concluded peacefully and those involved have left the area," a Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson added.

A man in a white t-shirt and jeans stands on grass beside a brick wall covered in orange paint. The paint appears to have been sprayed in large patches and drips across the dark brick surface. This occurred during a protest at Falmouth University's Penryn campus. — The protest took place on the Penryn campus near Falmouth on Wednesday

A spokesperson for Falmouth University said: "This morning, there was a peaceful demonstration on Penryn Campus.

"We respect peaceful and lawful protest; however, this event was escalated by a small number of individuals who caused criminal damage to two buildings.

They added that it would now be investigated by police and through the university's internal processes.

It comes after a University of Exeter building was daubed with paint in a protest by Just Stop Oil on Tuesday.

The image shows a modern glass building entrance covered in orange paint and yellow handprints. Red and white police tape cordons off the area. Metal railings and steps are visible, with paint dripping down the glass surfaces of what appears to be a university building entrance. — A spokesperson for the university said they had reported it to the police and would be investigating internally