Climate protesters to be charged after creating major disruptions in Melbourne
Half a dozen climate activists will be charged and another two have been fined after creating major disruptions in Melbourne this morning.
Up to 100 Extinction Rebellion protesters took over the intersection of Latrobe and Queen streets about 8am on Thursday, blocking traffic for about 20 minutes before moving down Latrobe Street.
They were met by a very strong police presence.
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Extinction Rebellion protesters took over a Melbourne CBD intersection on Thursday morning. Nine
Protesters stopped traffic at the Melbourne intersection. Nine
Today is the first of three days that the climate change activist group has planned to create disruptions in the heart of the city.
It comes after climate activists blocked off the Kings Way inbound exit ramp from the West Gate Freeway during peak hour on Tuesday.
Police were on the scene and had reopened one lane by about 9.30am, but activists remained.
Six people will be charged on summons and two will be issued with infringement notices after the protest.
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