A dramatic environmental protest brought one of London's busiest transport hubs to a standstill this afternoon, as a Just Stop Oil activist scaled the roof of King's Cross station.
The individual, whose identity remains unknown, ascended to the station's rooftop in a bold demonstration against fossil fuel usage. The stunning protest caused immediate disruption to the thousands of commuters and travellers passing through the central London terminus.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the lone protester displaying banners and refusing to come down as police quickly cordoned off the area below. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were responding to the incident and attempting to engage with the individual.
Travel chaos ensued as authorities restricted access to parts of the station platform. Several train services experienced delays and cancellations during the peak afternoon period, affecting routes across the East Coast mainline and Thameslink services.
The protest marks the latest in a series of high-profile demonstrations by Just Stop Oil, who have been targeting major infrastructure and cultural landmarks across the capital. Their campaign demands that the UK government immediately halt all new fossil fuel licensing and production.
Commuter frustration grew throughout the afternoon as police negotiators worked to safely resolve the situation. Station announcements advised passengers to check their journeys and allow extra travel time.
This incident follows similar protests at other London landmarks in recent weeks, highlighting the growing tension between climate activists and authorities over the pace of environmental action.
