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| Extinction Rebellion protesters target London Underground | Extinction Rebellion protesters target London Underground |
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| London Underground lines have been partially suspended as climate change protesters climbed on top of trains. | London Underground lines have been partially suspended as climate change protesters climbed on top of trains. |
| The Jubilee Line and Docklands Light Railway were affected after incidents at Stratford, Canning Town station and Shadwell during Tuesday's rush hour. | The Jubilee Line and Docklands Light Railway were affected after incidents at Stratford, Canning Town station and Shadwell during Tuesday's rush hour. |
| Commuters were seen physically dragging protesters from the roof of a train in a video on social media. | Commuters were seen physically dragging protesters from the roof of a train in a video on social media. |
| Four arrests have been made. Extinction Rebellion said the disruption was "necessary to highlight the emergency". | Four arrests have been made. Extinction Rebellion said the disruption was "necessary to highlight the emergency". |
| One commuter shouted at protesters: "I have to get to work too - I have to feed my kids." | One commuter shouted at protesters: "I have to get to work too - I have to feed my kids." |
| British Transport Police tweeted: "At this time we have three separate incidents involving Extinction Rebellion protest action at Stratford, Canning Town, and Shadwell. | British Transport Police tweeted: "At this time we have three separate incidents involving Extinction Rebellion protest action at Stratford, Canning Town, and Shadwell. |
| "Arrests have already been made and officers are working quickly to resume services." | "Arrests have already been made and officers are working quickly to resume services." |
| 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." |
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