Protesters cause mayhem on M25
PROTESTERS caused widespread disruption on the M25 for a second day after several junctions were blocked.
Just Stop Oil said “approximately 15” of its supporters climbed on to overhead gantries in “multiple locations” on the UK’S busiest motorway from 7am yesterday, causing police to halt traffic. The Metropolitan Police said 16 protesters were arrested in a joint operation with neighbouring forces, including Essex Police, Surrey Police and Kent Police.
Meanwhile, eight people charged with conspiracy to cause a public nuisance following protest action on Monday are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. Yesterday, Essex Police said a protester climbed on to the gantry at junction 31, causing the Dartford Tunnel to be closed. The force said: “Specialist officers were mobilised quickly and managed to bring the woman down and arrest her within 90 minutes of her being spotted.”
National Highways said there were delays of an hour, with congestion for five miles.
Just Stop Oil also targeted at least six other locations on the M25.