London's Tower Bridge blocked by Extinction Rebellion protesters

Activists are lying on the ground near the London landmark to protest against government investment in fossil fuels as part of their fifth wave of mass protests on environmental issues

Police by a caravan on Tower Bridge, central London after members of Extinction Rebellion blocked the road (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Extinction Rebellion protesters have blocked Tower Bridge in London with a van and caravan.

Activists are also lying on the ground near the London landmark to protest against British government investment in fossil fuels as part of their fifth wave of mass protests on environmental issues.