Number of people arrested at Extinction Rebellion protests in London nears 200 

Demonstrators during a protest by Extinction Rebellion at Oxford Circus (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

The number of people arrested at Extinction Rebellion events in London in four days of protests has almost reached 200 as the environmental group targeted the Oxford Circus area.

The Metropolitan Police said as of 6pm on Wednesday, a further six had been arrested for a “variety of offences”.