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Extinction Rebellion protests: Man climbs on to British Airways plane before take-off as climate activists occupy airport

A climate change protester has climbed on to a British Airways plane preparing for take-off, as Extinction Rebellion activists seek to "shut down" London City airport.

Sources from the group have identified the activist as James Brown, a paralympian in his early fifties who is registered as visually impaired.

The protester has been identified by the group as paralympian James Brown (Facebook/Extinction Rebellion)
The protester has been identified by the group as paralympian James Brown (Facebook/Extinction Rebellion)

He is believed to have climbed on top of the plane during boarding.

A second activist, who was filming Mr Brown, was arrested as she filmed the protest on suspicion of aiding and abetting disruption of an aircraft.

She has since been taken into custody.

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