Hertfordshire Police arrest 18 people after M25 protest
A new campaign group Insulate Britain gathered at Junction 20 this morning
Last updated 13th Sep 2021
Hertfordshire Police have confirmed that 18 people have been arrested after a protest this morning at Junction 20 of the M25 in Hertfordshire.
Members of a new campaign group, Insulate Britain, attended multiple sites across the M25, staging a sit in which resulted in road closures and heavy traffic.
Protestors at Junction 20, a slip road onto
Hertfordshire Police have provided this update:
18 people have been arrested in connection with a protest that took place today near junction 20 (Hemel Hempstead) of the M25.
Superintendent Adam Willmot said: “We were called to reports of a protest at around 8am today (Monday 13 September) and quickly mobilised resources to the scene.
“The M25 was closed westbound at junction 20, resulting in congestion and delays on both the M25 and the A41.
“Protestors ignored police requests to move location, so we took robust action to enable roads to be reopened and to remove the protestors causing obstructions.
“Our officers dealt with the disruption as quickly as possible, reopening routes for local businesses and residents.
“The road closures were lifted by 10.20am.”