Just Stop Oil Chaos: 23 More Protesters Charged in London
Just Stop Oil protests have landed 23 more London demonstrators in hot water, charged under Section 7 of the Public Order Act 2023. The latest arrests follow a chaotic blockade on Earl’s Court Road on November 1, with court appearances set for November 2.
Rapid Police Response Clears Road Within Half an Hour
Protesters clogged Earl’s Court Road near Cromwell Road, bringing traffic to a standstill. The Metropolitan Police rushed to the scene in just four minutes and made a total of 36 arrests. Thanks to swift action, the road reopened in just 28 minutes.
Numbers Mount as Crackdown Continues
Of the 36 arrested during this blockade, 13 have been bailed while investigations continue. Since the protests kicked off this week, police have arrested 98 demonstrators, charging 54 so far.
The Met warns protest disruptions could keep coming but says officers are ready for any follow-up action.
What’s Section 7 and Who’s Facing Charges?
Section 7 allows police to arrest protesters who recklessly disrupt critical national infrastructure — including road transport — but authorities weigh the right to protest first.
Here are some charged from the latest roundup:
- Anthony Havey, 1966, Argyll and Bute
- Jessica Sole, 1991, Islington
- Rosemary Venn, 1989, Leamington Spa
- Jamie Russell, 1974, Shrewsbury
- Marcin Wawrzyn, 1981, Wandsworth
- Ami Bennett, 2002, Birmingham
- Merie Ross Gering, 1948, no fixed address
- Leonorah Ward, 2002, no fixed address
- Ruby Hamill, 2004, no fixed address
- Christopher Groves, 1952
- Rosemary Robinson, 1954, Lincoln
- Jessica Upton, 1969, Oxford
- Zelda Jeffers, 1947, Basildon
- Chiara Sarti, 1999, Cambridge
- Gilbert Frances Murray, 1957, Norwich
- Christine Kelly, 1958, Haringey
- Gordon Garrick, 1953, no fixed address
- Thomas Barber, 1960, Nottingham
- Taylor Anne, 1949, Merton
- Karen Wildin, 1964, Southwark
- Michelle Cadet-Rose, 1965, no fixed address
- Meredith Williams, 1970, Abingdon
- Samuel Griffiths, 1975, Argyll and Bute
The storm over London protests isn’t settling yet — stay tuned for the latest developments.
