Just Stop Oil Chaos: 13 More Arrested in Bethnal Green
The Just Stop Oil protests hit fresh trouble today as police arrested 13 more demonstrators on Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, at around 4.08pm.
Police Crackdown Under New Public Order Law
Officers swooped in and detained the activists under Section 7 of the Public Order Act 2023. The road was briefly closed but quickly reopened, letting traffic flow as normal.
Protests Escalate: Over 100 Arrested This Week
These latest arrests push the total detained during this week’s wave of Just Stop Oil protests to a staggering 112. The actions have stirred fierce debate over environmental issues and the oil industry’s role.