Just Stop Oil Protester Attacked by Furious Driver After London Crash
A tense showdown erupted in London when a Just Stop Oil protester was attacked by an angry motorist following a car crash near the latest climate demo.
Shocking Assault Caught on Camera
Footage shows a man in a red baseball cap stepping up to a group of protesters clad in bright orange vests. The driver aggressively punches and shoves a protester in a red top to the ground before kicking what looks like his phone. Swearing loudly, the driver snarls, “Just f****** stop.”
Protester Stays Calm Despite Injuries
The victim, Daniel Knorr, identified by Just Stop Oil, stayed peaceful throughout the attack. Despite bruises, he expressed sympathy for the driver, explaining the man had just been in a crash and was clearly under stress. Knorr said, “It was a difficult situation bound to stir frustration.”
Knorr’s Notorious Protest Past
Daniel Knorr is no stranger to headlines. He was famously carried off the pitch at Lord’s cricket ground by England’s Jonny Bairstow during a previous protest. Knorr and two others face aggravated trespass charges at Lord’s and must appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on July 31.
Just Stop Oil’s Disruptive London Tour
- The latest demo in London is part of a series of disruptions by Just Stop Oil at key sites, including the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
- Activists Matthew Cunningham, 25, and Imogen May, 24, filmed themselves spraying the government building with bright orange paint in protest against more than 100 new UK oil and gas licences.
Police Crackdown and Political Backlash
The Metropolitan Police cleared slow-moving protesters from Westminster Bridge, Victoria Street, Vauxhall Bridge Road, Marylebone, and Kensington.
Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands slammed the protest, calling it “unacceptable” after sharing images of Westminster Bridge blocked by the activists.
Clash of Causes Highlights Need for Dialogue
This violent incident underscores the escalating tensions between climate change protesters and the public. It highlights the urgent need for peaceful dialogue and mutual understanding as protests continue to ripple across the capital.
