Insulate Britain protesters walk along M25 near Watford

On Friday morning demonstrators entered the carriageway by Junction 21A (Bricket Wood).

One picture shows two activists walking along the hard shoulder holding an Insulate Britain banner.

Photo (Insulate Britain)

Demonstrators from @InsulateLove attempted to walk onto the M25 just now before being stopped by police. It’s the 16th “civil resistance” in just 6 weeks - despite a U.K. wide injunction which prohibits them from blocking the highways. pic.twitter.com/qBWW892me6

— Shamaàn Freeman-Powell (@Shamaan_SkyNews) October 29, 2021

Hertfordshire Constabulary was called to the scene around 10.26am.

Police say several people have been arrested.

Police were called at 10.26am today (Friday 29 October) to reports of protestors near junction 21A (Bricket Wood) of the M25.
Officers are at the scene and working to resolve the disruption as quickly as possible. Several people have been arrested. pic.twitter.com/vNOx6YoVIH

— Herts Police 👻 (@HertsPolice) October 29, 2021

This comes as Insulate Britain said it switched up their protest tactics by walking towards oncoming traffic on the M25.

The decision to stop sitting in the middle of roads to block vehicles had been made following “feedback” that many drivers were frustrated by their actions.

Speaking about the activists on the M25 in Bricket Wood, Superintendent Sue Jameson said: “Police were called at 10.26am today to reports of protestors near junction 21A (Bricket Wood) of the M25.

“Officers were on the scene within minutes, making swift arrests in order to ensure the safety of all road users.

“Some nine people were arrested by 10.49am, and will be taken to custody. We would like to thank affected motorists for their patience whilst officers dealt with the situation.

“These protestors have made it clear that they intend to continue causing disruption nationally. We have robust plans in place in order to minimise any disruption and to allow us to make arrests as quickly as we can.

“We are working closely with our partners and neighbouring police forces around the whole of the M25 to ensure that the police response is co-ordinated to these recent protests, which have been spontaneous in nature.

“Please be assured that a full investigation is underway, and we are working as quickly as possible alongside the CPS and other affected forces to build up the required evidence in each case.”