Mum taking newborn baby to hospital clashes with Just Stop Oil protester
A mum taking her newborn baby to hospital was filmed clashing with a Just Stop Oil protester in London this morning.
Police officers raced to reports of climate activists walking slowly in the road in Kensington, Piccadilly, King's Cross and Parliament Square during rush hour.
Pictures show commuters getting out of their cars and confronting the demonstrators, including a man who was grabbed by his hi-vis vest and appeared to be pushed.
In Acton, a woman was seen shouting: "I've got a newborn baby in that car who needs to go to hospital. Now move."
Meanwhile, another mum pushing a pram told one of the activists: 'Who are you to decide who gets to gets to go? You're not f***ing God. People pay their taxes to use these roads. Don't tell me you've never got in a f***ing car."
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In a series of tweets, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that roads were cleared and traffic was moving again at around 8.30pm.
Another mum pushing a pram also confronted one of the activists (LNP)Referring to Parliament Square protests, the force said: "Officers were quickly on the scene to 25 protesters walking slowly in the road.
"A Section 12 condition to move off the carriageway was issued at 08.38hrs and complied with immediately.
"The road was cleared, and traffic was moving shortly afterward."
The latest demonstration comes after 21-year-old Daniel Knorr was punched and kicked to the ground on Tuesday as the environmental group marched through the capital.
A passerby could be seen grabbing one of the activist's hi-vis vests and appearing to tackle them (Martyn Wheatley / i-Images)A video of the confrontation was shared widely on social media, and is being investigated by police.
The clip shows a silver Mercedes being pulled halfway across a road, having apparently crashed.
A woman then leaves the car and screams "Stop now, I'm pregnant" before a man gets out and confronts the protesters, screaming: "Stop now, stop recording, you little s***."
A commuter reacts as Just Stop Oil activists march slowly in Parliament Square (AFP via Getty Images)In a statement, Just Stop Oil said: "Daniel was assaulted while marching this morning, and remained nonviolent throughout. Disruption is difficult, but it's necessary."
After footage emerged online, the Met Police said in a statement: "We are continuing to investigate a video circulating social media between a protester and member of the public in Earl’s Court Road on Wednesday 19 July.
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"Officers have spoken with the protestor who does not want to pursue any action, however enquiries are ongoing to identify the member of the public."
Protesters on Earl's Court road today (Martyn Wheatley / i-Images)On Monday, footage emerged showing a pedestrian confronting Just Stop Oil activists who took to the streets of London.
It was thought that around 200 people took part in slow marches across roads and bridges in the city.
Some were holding bright orange banners as they marched and all appeared to be wearing hi-vis jackets.
Activists were seen marching slowly in the roads (Martyn Wheatley / i-Images)In the video, a man in a white t-shirt walking down Marylebone Road appears to have had enough and begins to grab some of the protestors.
He attempts to push and pull them out of the way of moving traffic so that vehicles can drive down the road.
Last Friday, protestors interrupted the live recording of Channel 4 show The Last Leg and presenters had an epic reaction to it.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that roads were cleared and traffic was moving again (Martyn Wheatley / i-Images)As the protestors made their way onto the set, host Adam Hills stuck his hands up in the air and began to cheer before being handed an orange hi-vis jacket.
"This is not part of the show," Adam remarked as the protestors handed out identical jackets to The Last Leg stars Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker.
One of the protestors ran over to Adam and gave him a hug which the host fully embraced.
Protestors also stormed the stage during the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, unfurling an orange banner and attempting to address the audience before they were removed.
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