Four arrested after 'runway' protest

Four people were arrested today after at least 50 climate change activists broke in to a secure area of Stansted Airport, British police said.

The protest began at 3.15am when more than 50 campaigners occupied a runway that had been closed for maintenance work, according to Plane Stupid, which organised the demonstration.

An Essex police spokeswoman said: “About 50 protesters have gained access to Stansted Airport and they are airside.

“We have arrested four people so far. Police have contained the area where the protesters are and they will be dealing with them in due course.”