Six arrested for allegedly planning to disrupt airports

Telegraph reporters

27 June 2024 at 5:41 pm·1-min read

Police make arrests at an east London community centre, detaining suspected Just Stop Oil organisers under the Public Order Act

Six people suspected of being Just Stop Oil organisers planning disruption at airports have been arrested, police have said.

The six were arrested during an event at an east London community centre on Thursday night.

They were detained under the Public Order Act which makes it illegal to conspire to disrupt national infrastructure.

Officers address the group in east London. Police arrested six people, saying that 'we believe some of those in custody are key organisers for Just Stop Oil'

A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: “We know Just Stop Oil plans to disrupt airports and thousands of holidaymakers this summer.

“Tonight, our officers made six arrests during an event at an east London community centre.

“We believe some of those in custody are key organisers for Just Stop Oil.”

A man is arrested at the community centre, during a raid connected to concerns about protests disrupting airports this summer

The added: “We continue to work with airport operators and others to prevent significant disruption.

“Activists do not have the right to commit criminal acts that may also endanger themselves and others.

“Anyone who disrupts the safety and security of an airport can expect to be dealt with swiftly and robustly.”

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