Activists block famous Abbey Road crossing

Police say four people have been arrested.

Activists glue themselves to the famous Abbey Road crossing
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 23rd Oct 2022
Last updated 23rd Oct 2022

Four people have been arrested after climate activists blocked the iconic Abbey Road crossing in London.

The protesters, from the group Just Stop Oil, want the government to cancel all new licences for oil and gas extraction.

Police say four people were taken into custody on suspicion of wilful obstruction of the highway.

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