Extinction Rebellion block TEN major oil facilities across Britain in latest eco-mob protest

EXTINCTION Rebellion has blocked TEN major oil facilities across Britain today in their latest eco-mob protest.

The group is working alongside supporters of Just Stop Oil in Essex, Hertfordshire and Birmingham.

Cops are also responding to activists at a site in Tyburn, Birmingham.

West Midlands Police tweeted: "We are working to deal with this as quickly as possible."

Meanwhile six people have been arrested at three locations in Thurrock, Essex Police said.
The force tweeted: "We are currently dealing with three incidents in #Thurrock, where a group of people are reportedly blocking the roads.

"Six people have been arrested so far.

"It is impacting Navigator Fuel Centre, Esso in #Purfleet, and Askew Farm Lane.

"Drivers are asked to avoid the area."

Exxon Mobil UK, one of the country's largest privately owned underground oil pipeline distribution networks, confirmed demonstrations were underway at some of their sites on Friday morning, causing operations to be temporarily suspended.

The oil and gas company said on Twitter: "Small protests are currently underway outside our Hythe, Birmingham and West London fuel terminals."

"While we respect the right to peaceful protest, our priority is the safety of our people, our neighbours, the protestors and our operations.

"We are working with the police to ensure that safety is maintained."

The firm said it had temporarily suspended operations at the locations mentioned, but its other terminals at Purfleet and Avonmouth were not affected.