Eight arrested after Just Stop oil protest at Gatwick
The group say protestors attempted to block entry to the South Terminal's departure gates on Monday
Eight people have been arrested following a protest by Just Stop Oil activists at Gatwick Airport.
The group say supporters entered the South Terminal at around 8am, using "suitcases with lock-on devices" to attempt to block entry to the departure gates.
Videos on social media show people sat by the entrance to security, with their hands in yellow boxes.
Just Stop Oil say the protest is part of efforts to demand governments "establish a fossil fuel treaty" and stop extracting and burning oil, gas and coal by 2030.
A Sussex Police statement said:
"Police responded to a report that protesters were demonstrating near the security entrance at the South Terminal in Gatwick Airport at around 8am today (July 29).
"Eight people have been arrested on suspicion of interfering with public infrastructure, and a heightened police presence should be expected at this time."
In a statement, a Gatwick Airport spokesperson said:
"London Gatwick is open and operating normally today. There are a small number of protestors at the airport who have now been arrested and are being removed from the airport."