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Protester jailed for Milton Keynes superhero crane stunt

Getty Images Chick protesting on top of the London Eye wearing a Spider-Man mask and costume under a black coatGetty Images
In 2005 David Chick was cleared after climbing the London Eye

A fathers' rights campaigner who has spent 20 years climbing public structures dressed as a superhero has been jailed for a year.

David Chick, 57, had a stand-off with emergency services after climbing a crane in Milton Keynes on 9 September.

On Thursday, a jury at Aylesbury Crown Court convicted him of intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance.

Chick, of Bozeat, Northamptonshire, was also convicted of possessing an imitation firearm in a public place.

Getty Images Chick dressed as Spider-Man on a crane near Tower BridgeGetty Images
Chick had also been cleared after climbing a crane near Tower Bridge, London

The Hillside Close resident was cleared of having an an article with a blade or point.

In 2004, Chick was cleared of causing a public nuisance after he spent six days on a 150ft (46m) crane, dressed as Spider-Man.

At the time he said he was protesting at not being allowed to see his daughter.

In 2005 he was cleared of causing a public nuisance after spending 18 hours on top of the London Eye.

Chick had told police, in a statement written before that protest, his demonstration was in accordance with his rights under the Human Rights Act.

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