Woman is fined £650 for wearing red and white socks in Belarus

A woman has been fined £650 for wearing red and white socks because they matched the colours of the Belarusian opposition nationalist movement's flag.
The pedestrian was spotted in Minsk wearing the coloured socks and shoes as she was on her way to a driving lesson, and was grabbed by four men in balaclavas.
Natalia Sivtsova-Sedushkina was told she was being detained for dressing improperly, because she was sporting the colours of the banned flag.
File image shows shoes and socks similar to those worn by Ms Sedushkina when she was arrested
The woman was also accused of flashing 'V for Victory' signs to passing drivers, many of whom saluted back. 

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