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Just Stop Oil supporters target Gatwick Airport
Activists blocking Gatwick security gates [Just Stop Oil]

JUST STOP OIL supporters were arrested during a protest targeting Gatwick Airport today.

Seven activists used suitcases with lock-on devices to block the departure gates at around 8am. 

The protest was part of the “Oil Kills” international uprising.

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