Police warn of disruption as Extinction Rebellion plan ‘protest’ cycle ride during rush-hour

Police warn of disruption as Extinction Rebellion plan ‘protest’ cycle ride during rush-hour

The group are planning a protest cycle ride from St Aubin to King Street using the main commuter routes, including Victoria Avenue.

They are due to leave St Brelade Parish Hall in St Aubin at about 7.45am and aim to be in town for a short sit-down protest in the vicinity of Marks & Spencer on King Street at 9am.

In a statement, the States police said: ‘Police do not plan to close roads but the ride will be moving slowly and using the full width of the road. Due to public safety concerns police vehicles will be positioned at the front and rear of the group and vehicles will not be permitted to pass through or overtake. Westbound routes should be unaffected.

‘The protest, if conducted as planned, is lawful. The organisers have been liaising with police and have provided assurances that the protest will conform to the agreed plan and remain peaceful.

‘There will inevitably be disruption as a result of the protest however both States and honorary police will be on the ground to minimise this as far as possible.

‘The police are recommending that commuters use alternative routes to reach town and allow extra time for their journeys due to increased traffic on these alternative routes.’

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