Driver confronts Just Stop Oil on 'last day' protest

A vehicle appeared to have been driven slowly towards Just Stop Oil protesters yesterday as hundreds took to London’s streets for what the group declared their last day of action”.

- POL ALLINGHAM

Hundreds of demonstrators, clad in the group's trademark orange vests, rallied through central London, occasionally blocking roads, including the Trafalgar Square roundabout.

Yesterday’s march from St James’ Park to Waterloo follows Just Stop Oil’s claim of victory regarding new oil and gas licences, prompting the group to announce last month that they were “hanging up the hi-vis” after this final demonstration.

However, the day’s events were marked by a confrontation captured on video. Footage appeared to show a white minivan, carrying a child and at least one other passenger, slowly advancing towards a group of protesters. The protesters, some holding a JSO banner, can be seen with their hands raised, and one individual is heard shouting: “Officer, I’m being pushed back.”