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Extinction Rebellion protesters target London Underground Extinction Rebellion protesters dragged from Tube train roof
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London Underground lines have been partially suspended as climate change protesters climbed on top of trains. Commuters have dragged climate change protesters from the roof of a London Underground train.
The Jubilee Line and Docklands Light Railway were affected after incidents at Stratford, Canning Town station and Shadwell during Tuesday's rush hour. Extinction Rebellion activists climbed on top of trains at Stratford, Canning Town and Shadwell during Thursday's rush hour.
Commuters were seen physically dragging protesters from the roof of a train in a video on social media. The Jubilee Line and Docklands Light Railway were earlier partially suspended. Minor delays are still reported on the lines.
Four arrests have been made. Extinction Rebellion said the disruption was "necessary to highlight the emergency". Four protesters have been arrested, British Transport Police (BTP) said.
One commuter shouted at protesters: "I have to get to work too - I have to feed my kids." Extinction Rebellion said the disruption was "necessary to highlight the emergency".
British Transport Police tweeted: "At this time we have three separate incidents involving Extinction Rebellion protest action at Stratford, Canning Town, and Shadwell. One commuter shouted at protesters on the top of the Tube train: "I have to get to work too - I have to feed my kids."
"Arrests have already been made and officers are working quickly to resume services." In a statement BTP said: "We continue to urge protesters to not target the London Underground network. This is dangerous, not only for protesters but for commuters.
"We have increased our patrols on the London Underground and at other rail hubs throughout London."
Analysis
By Tom Edwards, BBC London transport correspondent
Even from within Extinction Rebellion there has been disagreement on targeting public transport - particularly London's Tube and DLR which are pretty efficient, very well-used and low carbon.
Many think public transport is the part of the solution to achieving net zero-carbon transport systems.
By targeting the transport network, protesters are confusing their messages.
However, you have to remember Extinction Rebellion is a decentralised umbrella term for lots and lots of smaller groups and as such they have differing methods - some more radical than others - and can operate independently.
And - ultimately - what they want is publicity for the cause.
Extinction Rebellion co-founder Clare Farrell defended the Tube action, saying "the public, I don't think, realise quite how serious this situation is".
Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, she added: "It is still peaceful, and it is still non-violent.
"It makes them vulnerable, and that's what people are there to do when they put their body on the line."
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said in a statement: "I strongly condemn the Extinction Rebellion protesters who have targeted the London Underground and DLR this morning.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said in a statement: "I strongly condemn the Extinction Rebellion protesters who have targeted the London Underground and DLR this morning.
"This illegal action is extremely dangerous, counterproductive and is causing unacceptable disruption to Londoners who use public transport to get to work.""This illegal action is extremely dangerous, counterproductive and is causing unacceptable disruption to Londoners who use public transport to get to work."
A public order ban has been put in place on Extinction Rebellion activities in London since Monday.
In response, Extinction Rebellion called on "all London rebels and friends" to defy the ban.
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