The protest caused the closure of the Strand
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Five men who climbed a bridge dressed as Father Christmas to protest about fathers' rights have been found not guilty of causing a public nuisance.
Police closed The Strand in Liverpool city centre for six hours during the protest in December, which caused long delays for thousands of commuters.
On Monday, a jury at Liverpool Crown Court unanimously acquitted the men.
The accused, aged between 30 and 45 and from Cheshire and Merseyside, are members of the Fathers 4 Justice group.
At an earlier hearing, the court was told the demonstration was against child custody laws.
The following men were cleared on Monday:
- David James Humphrey, 30, of Manor Road, Crosby
- Stuart Peter Fisher, 38, of Dingle Lane, Dingle
- Gary Anthony Newell, 44, of Appleyards Lane, Chester
- Graham Ure-Wilson, 45, of Grovenor Road, Wallasey
- Peter Michael Molloy, 33, of Hartsbourne Avenue, Childwall
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