Over 1,000 people - including Olympic gold medallist - arrested during Extinction Rebellion protests in London

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Over 1,000 people - including Olympic gold medallist - arrested during Extinction Rebellion protests in London
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The charges are for various offences including breaching public order laws, obstructing a highway and obstructing police.

Screengrab from a video of Olympic gold medallist Etienne Stott being arrested by police at the Extinction Rebellion demonstration on Waterloo Bridge in London. Image: PA Wire/PA Images Screengrab from a video of Olympic gold medallist Etienne Stott being arrested by police at the Extinction Rebellion demonstration on Waterloo Bridge in London.

Protests have been ongoing since last Monday, with demonstrators blocking bridges and roads in London. Organisers said they were willing to switch tactics from disruption to dialogue next week – if the government enters talks with them.

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