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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Sean Morrison, Jacob Jarvis, Luke O'Reilly

Extinction Rebellion protests LIVE: More than 1,000 arrests as activists continue action and descend on London City Airport

An Extinction Rebellion protester on a roof at London City Airport (Picture: Jeremy Selwyn)

Extinction Rebellion activists have continued their action in the capital with more than 1,000 now arrested.

The new toll comes after protesters descended on London City Airport today, arriving at the airport at 9am.

One activist delayed a flight by boarding a plane while another climbed on top of a plane before lying on its roof.

The climate change protest group earlier said its members intend to "peacefully occupy and shut down" the busy transport hub's terminal building, though the airport said all protesters had been removed by this evening.

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