Just Stop Oil Activists Disrupt Second Ashes Test Match
Protesters Invade Lords Ground, Briefly Halt Play
On the first morning of the second Ashes Test match, members of the Just Stop Oil protest group took to the hallowed grounds of Lord's Cricket Ground. Their aim was to raise awareness about the urgent need to address the climate crisis.
England Cricketer Carries Protester Off Pitch
One protestor, Judit Murray, 69, was swiftly carried off the grounds by England cricketer Jonny Bairstow. Witnesses reported that two other protestors, Daniel Knorr, 21, and Jacob Bourne, 27, also attempted to disrupt play.
Brief Interruption to Match
The protest caused a brief five-minute interruption to the match. Play resumed shortly after the removal of the protestors, but the incident served as a stark reminder of the growing urgency of the climate crisis.
Just Stop Oil's Message
Just Stop Oil is a protest group that aims to force the government to halt all new oil and gas projects. They believe that immediate action is needed to avert the catastrophic consequences of climate change.
Police Response
Police were present at the match and quickly intervened to remove the protestors. No arrests have been reported at this time.
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