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Activists target site in Birmingham as motorists asked to ‘avoid the area’

Police are responding to activists at a site in Tyburn, Birmingham. West Midlands Police tweeted: “We are working to deal with this as quickly as possible.” It added that delays were expected on Wood Lane, Bromford Lane and Tyburn Road. Those ...

01 Apr 2022 at 07:55

Just Stop Oil stage further marches slowing London traffic

Just Stop Oil protesters have staged further slow marches – blocking roads in London. Demonstrators obstructed the road at the Bricklayers Arms roundabout at around 8am on Tuesday, with traffic delayed along the Old Kent Road, before a ...

06 Dec 2022 at 15:31

National News

Garda sergeants and inspectors to stage further protest against roster issues

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) is to stage another “day of action” after participating in a protest march against ongoing roster issues on Monday. The march culminated at Garda Headquarters where AGSI general ...

13 Mar 2023 at 19:33

Starmer not committing to immediately ripping up protest arrest law

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is not preparing to rip up the new police powers that have come under fresh criticism after the arrests of protesters ahead of the King’s coronation. The Labour leader accepted Scotland Yard got some of ...

09 May 2023 at 17:00

Republican protesters arrested as lock-on devices seized hours before coronation

Republican protesters have been arrested just hours before the coronation, after police seized lock-on devices. Footage on Twitter showed officers using their powers under the new Public Order Act, as chief executive of ...

06 May 2023 at 12:12

Fresh criticism aimed at Met police over coronation arrests

Police have come under fresh criticism for arrests at the coronation, with a safety volunteer claiming they were specifically targeted and a protester saying they were prevented from contacting their named liaison ...

17 May 2023 at 13:33

Braverman backs coronation policing and calls for swifter response to protests

Suella Braverman has backed police over the handling of the coronation and insisted they had the right powers to crack down on Just Stop Oil protests. The Metropolitan Police has been criticised over the arrests ...

14 Jun 2023 at 12:31

Cricket

Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt second Ashes Test at Lord’s

Just Stop Oil protesters stopped the second Ashes Test with England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow forced to take matters into his own hands. Ahead of the second over of the morning session at Lord’s, two Just ...

28 Jun 2023 at 11:41

Police officers injured during protest as Hillary Clinton visited Belfast

A number of police officers were injured during a protest against Hillary Clinton in Belfast. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said a full investigation has been launched into scenes of public ...

15 Nov 2024 at 19:30

People have right to protest against monarchy this week, police say

People “absolutely have a right to protest” against the monarchy following the death of the Queen, police have said. Since the proclamation of King Charles III, a few arrests have been made and protesters ...

13 Sept 2022 at 09:23

Tens of thousands march for ceasefire in Gaza amid temporary truce

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of London to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Police said 18 arrests were made over the course of the day, which came amid a temporary truce ...

25 Nov 2023 at 20:42

Twelve arrests at pro-Palestine demonstration in central London

Twelve people were arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in central London, police said after the protest ended. The arrests were for a string of alleged offences, including inciting racial hatred,...

17 Feb 2024 at 19:05

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