This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-50079716
The article has changed 15 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 5 | Version 6 |
|---|---|
| Extinction Rebellion protesters dragged from Tube train roof | Extinction Rebellion protesters dragged from Tube train roof |
| (about 1 hour later) | |
| Commuters have dragged climate change protesters from the roof of a London Underground train. | Commuters have dragged climate change protesters from the roof of a London Underground train. |
| Extinction Rebellion activists climbed on top of trains at Stratford, Canning Town and Shadwell during Thursday's rush hour. | Extinction Rebellion activists climbed on top of trains at Stratford, Canning Town and Shadwell during Thursday's rush hour. |
| The Jubilee Line and Docklands Light Railway were earlier partially suspended. Minor delays are still reported on the lines. | The Jubilee Line and Docklands Light Railway were earlier partially suspended. Minor delays are still reported on the lines. |
| Four protesters have been arrested, British Transport Police (BTP) said. | Four protesters have been arrested, British Transport Police (BTP) said. |
| Extinction Rebellion said the disruption was "necessary to highlight the emergency". | Extinction Rebellion said the disruption was "necessary to highlight the emergency". |
| In the footage shared on social media from Canning Town station, a passenger waiting for a train is seen climbing on the carriage to get to one of the protesters. | |
| The activist is grabbed by the knees and dragged down, falling to the platform where he appears to then be kicked and hit by angry commuters on the platform. | |
| Others can be heard shouting and swearing at the protesters. | |
| One shouts: "I have to get to work too - I have to feed my kids." | |
| A second protester was chased along the top of the train carriage by a commuter before being dragged off. | |
| A third Extinction Rebellion activist, who was broadcasting the protest on the group's social media accounts, said he was also attacked and "kicked in the head". | |
| 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. | 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." | "We have increased our patrols on the London Underground and at other rail hubs throughout London." |
| Analysis | Analysis |
| By Tom Edwards, BBC London transport correspondent | 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. | 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 part of the solution to achieving net zero-carbon transport systems. | Many think public transport is part of the solution to achieving net zero-carbon transport systems. |
| By targeting the transport network, protesters are confusing their messages. | 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. | 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. | 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". | 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 the BBC she added: "Someone has been hurt today. We understand that putting ourselves in these positions is potentially dangerous for us. | |
| "But what else can we do?" | |
| At Shadwell station several activists glued themselves to trains, including 83-year-old Phil Kingston, | |
| 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." |
| Train drivers' union Aslef said the Tube and other public transport services were "part of the solution to climate change, not the problem". | |
| Extinction Rebellion should "stick to protesting against those who create the problem - not our industry, members and hard-working commuters", the union added. | Extinction Rebellion should "stick to protesting against those who create the problem - not our industry, members and hard-working commuters", the union added. |
| A public order ban has been put in place on Extinction Rebellion activities in London since Monday. | 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. | In response, Extinction Rebellion called on "all London rebels and friends" to defy the ban. |
| Were you at one of the affected stations? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk | Were you at one of the affected stations? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk |
| Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: |
| Or use the form below: | Or use the form below: |