Polish artist and activist Elzbieta Podlesna has been arrested after putting up posters of the Virgin Mary against a rainbow-coloured halo, symbolising an LGBT flag.

Amnesty International said the several legal proceedings she faces is just another example of the constant harassment she faces for carrying out “peaceful activism” and may serve up to two years prison.

The LGBT community are facing strong political debate prior to European Parliament elections which will take place from May 23 to 26.