Extinction Rebellion protestors occupy major bridges in London city
April 16, 2022, 8:20 am

Extinction Rebellion protestors occupy major bridges in London city

Westminster Bridge in London, England (File photo: Pixabay)

The A news reported, citing Anadolu Agency, extinction Rebellion protestors occupied the UK capital's major bridges and closed down major traffic routes throughout the city Friday (Apr 15).

Several bridges in central London were occupied by the climate activists including Waterloo Bridge, Westminster Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge.

Extinction Rebellion said in a statement: "We're calling for an immediate end to new fossil fuel investments as part of the rebellion and ongoing actions by Just Stop Oil continue."

Earlier this week, the group carried out demonstrations calling for an end to the use of fossil fuels and for the government to do more to tackle the climate crisis.

Elsewhere, climate activists had attempted to launch protests and occupations at key energy terminals across the country.

Extinction Rebellion protests occupy bridges in London (File photo: A news)

Energy firms, however, had obtained injunctions against the protestors to prevent them from accessing the sites.

Energy Minister Greg Hands said in a statement: "While we value the right to peaceful protest, it is crucial that these do not cause disruption to people's everyday lives."

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He added: "That's why I'm pleased to see oil companies taking action to secure injunctions at their sites, working with local police forces to arrest those who break the law and ensure deliveries of fuel can continue as normal."

Demonstrators occupied oil terminals which were on the banks of the Thames River and supply petrol stations in east London and across the southeast of the country.

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Police said in a statement: "Officers remain at Kingsbury oil terminal today and are currently dealing with protest activity after a number of protesters arrived overnight. There is minimal impact to the wider community at this time."

Source: anews

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