The Metropolitan Police said officers were on the scene quickly and 26 arrests were made for wilful obstruction of the highway.
Pedestrians and motorists are seen getting angry at protesters calling them to move. Pic: Just Stop Oil/Twitter
A clip posted to the group's social media showed activists emptying milk bottles as shoppers and staff quietly looked on, as the group calls on the government to support farmers in a transition to a plant-based food system.An Animal Rebellion supporter pours milk over the floors at Fortnum & Mason.
The force added that 28 arrests were made in total in relation to protests in central London on Friday. Demonstrators also blocked the road in front of the Metropolitan Police's headquarters during Just Stop Oil's action.A Just Stop Oil protester stands next to a sign she spray painted outside New Scotland Yard
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