Here are the latest developments:
Activist
group Black Lives Matter UK have claimed responsibility for the protest There are currently nine protesters on the runway at the airport
Police are on the scene and negotiating with them
Officers are awaiting the arrival of specialist resources that are able
to 'unlock' the protestors Protesters have been surrounded
by dozens of police officers on the runway of London City Airport following a
major security breach on Tuesday. ITV News
correspondent Nick Wallis, who is at the airport, said the protesterswere
gathered at the eastern end of the runway, which is opposite the main terminal
building.
Aerial footage from the scene shows a heavy police operation currently
underway with "at least six vans, two fire brigade vehicles, a police boat
and around 30 people in attendance". Scotland Yard confirmed no arrests have been made.
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