Police Hunt Witnesses After M25 Chaos Sparks Major Disruption
Just Stop Oil Protests Spark Massive Traffic Havoc
Officers from six police forces scrambled to tackle protests on the M25, where activists repeatedly scaled overhead gantries, halting traffic and causing widespread delays. Police had to climb the gantries themselves to unlock and lower the equipment, forcing carriageway closures and leaving countless drivers stranded or late for vital appointments.
Police Launch Appeal for Those Seriously Affected
Detective Chief Inspector Natalie Norris, leading the probe, warned: “We are determined to prosecute anyone who conspires to cause significant and unreasonable disruption to London and the motorway network.” She urged anyone who suffered serious inconvenience—missing work, medical appointments, or other crucial engagements between November 7 and 10, 2022—to come forward with statements to assist the ongoing investigation.
Crackdown Continues: 61 Charged, Sentences Handed Down
- 43 charged with causing a public nuisance
- 18 charged with conspiracy to cause a public nuisance
- 3 convicted and sentenced: one jailed for six months; two handed six-month suspended sentences plus fines
The remaining 58 defendants are due to face trial as authorities press on in their crackdown against the disruptive protests.
