Divest London, an environmental protest group against the use of fossil fuels, is holding a protest event this weekend.

Their website http://divestlondon.org/ states that Saturday 13th will be consist of them painting, building and practising with divestment boats at University of London, Russell Square.

On Sunday 14th is the main protest day entitled – Divest to Stay Afloat which is due to take place at City Hall from 1pm. They held a protest last year at City Hall which attracted approximately 500 people. There were no reported problems during last year’s event.

The Metropolitan Police are fully aware of the event, and have created an appropriate policing plan.