Extinction Rebellion protests had public support, Met officer tells court

London protests were disruptive but made rational case, officer tells court where three activists are on trial

A senior Scotland Yard officer giving evidence at the first group trial of Extinction Rebellion activists behind mass protests in central London said the demonstrators had provoked "soul searching" and proved articulate and rational as they made their case.

The protests, in April this year, had found support even among the public facing severe disruption from the demonstrations, he said.