Man attacks Just Stop Oil protesters obstructing London road

A man was filmed pushing Just Stop Oil protesters to the ground as they marched down Mansell Street in east London. In the footage shared on social media, the man can be seen shoving protesters, ripping away banners and grabbing one person's phone before throwing it away.
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The activist group held two slow marches in Cannon Street and Tower Hill on Friday morning. A Met spokesperson said the force was 'aware of an incident in which a member of the public appears to have remonstrated' with protesters before police arrived. A spokesperson for Just Stop Oil said: 'The disruption we are seeing on British streets is nothing compared to what's coming if we do not stop licensing new oil, gas and coal.'
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[@sapete1936]

It is absolutely incredible that the police just pick and choose when they want to enforce the law. They are exacerbating the huge lack of trust the average person has for their organisation.

[@lw1zfog]

Ordo ab Chao

[@English-oi1rg]

Because it fits the agenda,people have to realise they are all in it together , complicit and rotten to the core !!

[@KLT47B]

Our far left governments have rendered the police forces impotent. Any action the police is taking is considered abusive. The training is poor and the motivation of any common policeman is low. Why risk your skin taking action against those who break the law when you can easily loose your job? That's why you see so many instances of police picking on random people who've done nothing wrong, it's basically the only thing they can do nowadays...

[@bigduphusaj162]

They are part of all this.

[@lw1zfog]

Freemasonic City of London Crown Corporation crime cartel

[@biaIetti]

This man is an international hero

[@ZenkiCoyote]

he shoulda used brass knuckles

[@turbocut]

I’d like to buy this guy a pint . What an absolute legend

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@Pgia55]

@@SolMuun just stop everything that currently is working in the world including ambulances, fire-fighter trucks, police cars, make countries's economy suffer by the sudden stop of extracting and importing oil - SolMuun

[@mr.starly2423]

@@ZenkiCoyoteor a metal bat.

[@eenie1234]

I’m confused that the right to protest is also the right to obstruct traffic, preventing other people going about their freedom, potentially risking injury to themselves and others.

[@dwayne_dibley]

I’m confused as to why you’re not focussing one the violent aggressive person.

[@Ltmqt]

​@Dwayne Dibley cus it what caused the violence to happen.

[@dwayne_dibley]

@@Ltmqt ah right so you’re condoning violence just because a few people were being annoying. There’s something wrong with you. Get help before someone gets hurt.

[@OatmealRoblox]

@@dwayne_dibley what happens if these protestors have delayed the cars for a really long time? What if one of the cars is an ambulance carrying a dying person?

[@Ltmqt]

@Dwayne Dibley no I just saying. I didn't defend violence, but doing things like this will get people attacking you sooner or later, not by me but by other people.

[@jin1740]

Its a pity there arent more people like him.

[@jakemiller7010]

Sadly.

[@Aaronwandimemsional]

Fr society soft af

[@PhilMacrackin-wj7bg]

If 10 others woulda have jumped in and put covid masks on nobody would get in trouble lol

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@CRAIGTEMPLATEXCHRIST]

AMEN

[@Truth_Make_You_Free]

When the police does nothing, this happens.

[@anthonywatson7735]

Putin and his cronies will be laughting their socks off at this, thinking he's being ignore!1 For christ's sake GROW up!

[@aspiknf]

The police are mollycoddling these silly protestors.

[@rubbercable]

StopOil should press charges. before the obligatory "he was mentally unstable so it's okay"

[@eyesodd]

​@@rubbercable For what? Two wrongs don't make a right.

[@rubbercable]

@@eyesodd Assault is a criminal offence. Now it's 'public', not to respond is implicitly condoning it. Escalation is guaranteed. Prosecute and convict.

[@MrGJMarshall]

What happened to the new police powers for arresting protesters? Did that only apply to the coronation?

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

Yes. It was an illegal bill. That's why the police were drug before committee to explain violating the law. But you don't care about that because you are a poorly educated coward with no morals nor conscience as your post proves.

[@outcastp23]

They found a loophole to the new Public Order Act, it wasn't a lock-in protest, they were just taking walk down the street, albeit very slowly.

[@Jase29]

Or could it be everyone is too busy laughing at the climate protesters who are creating poorer air qauilty by blocking the roads? It's pretty ironic that they are fighting for cleaner air whilst increasing carbon emissions on the roads. It's also pretty shocking that Khan isn't targeting the underground for the poor air quality. I though the whole argument for ULEZ was to improve air quality, oh and lower lung cancer rates... which could increase if you use the underground, oops 🤷‍♂️

[@Robolaralobarar]

​@Jim Rex do they block the road and stop people getting to hospital

[@Robolaralobarar]

​@Jim Rex Tommy R supporters should go and move these muppets stopping people getting to REAL jobs

[@tims7250]

If only there was a law for obstructing traffic 🙄

[@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights]

The new highway code says pedestrians get priority lol

[@ericreckless541]

Or Police who are prepared to enforce it rather than siding with the disrupters.

[@sufirodger]

Pretty sure you are not allowed to block a road unless with legal authorisation or legal excuse

[@nagualdesign]

If someone had the temerity to sit on my bonnet I'd drive slowly then brake sharply, then escort the poor fellow to the roadside.

[@DoFeedThePigeons]

What’s it like on your knees? 😮

[@ryzz_FN.]

Thats no assault, thats comunity service

[@DavidWilliams-DSW558]

I'm amazed it's taken so long for something like this to happen!

[@ericreckless541]

I suspect it does happen from time to time but there isnt always a camera ready or if there is, the footage doesnt get posted on social media.

[@bsbforum]

I've seen a video of a dodge ram plowing through a protest a few years back. History repeats itsself, so that will too

[@stumble_leiner]

​@@ericreckless541 as if these narcissist victims don't have at least one mobile recording at all times

[@ECECECECEC]

It’s happened before. It’s what you and other tories want. When a protester is killed you will be happy.

[@Whalewraith]

There's a classic video a few years ago when some drongo was standing on a train stopping the commute.He was pulled off by his ankles, landed badly and had to be saved from a beating by the police/security.

[@carolewood3482]

An enormous SUV and a driver with diplomatic immunity would be ideal for dealing with these pests.

[@Tox1k20]

We need a zombie apocalypse bus or something 😂

[@meloxtommey8720]

An enormous SUV? I suggest a tank

[@Darklord666123]

Power to the people everyone!!! Hats off to that guy for trying to keep the traffic moving!

[@augustoarbusto4837]

this man represents me. Thank you very much for standing up for decency.

[@Hvanudetfornoget]

Then you sir, have zero mental capacity. Congratulations!

[@douglasfreeman3229]

Decency? Assaulting women. Are you sick?

[@anarrator4631]

​@@douglasfreeman3229Listen man, OP clearly stands for equality their fists are rated E for everyone.

[@guss2099]

Man doesn’t attack anyone, he’s doing the job the police should be doing!🖕🏼🖕🏼🖕🏼

[@phil4986]

Guy driving the bus was like heck yes, I might make my stops on time now.

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@lewis123417]

When you create a two tier policing system that only protects the posh middle class student. The working man isnt going to take that laying down

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@lewis123417]

@@SolMuun quiet bot

[@FixedMindset-z54]

Why can’t they just protest in front of government buildings?

[@lal2300]

Doing what the useless police are failing to do! Well done citizen 👏🏻👏🏻

[@terrytumble162]

Karl Pilkington’s had enough.

[@LizziesLukas]

The person in the black crossover are too nice... Letting the protester have a seat after a long day of standing

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@Rob1nson]

Why are the police not helping this man get these people off the road?

[@betcarbery46]

They are acting on instructions

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@V0RTA]

They just sit on the car, stopping it from going. Shameful.

[@alexandermeisner5463]

Bruh shoulda floored it a couple times just to send em flying

[@lordofsevenrealms]

Man these car drivers need ought to deal it better....they should suddenly reverse so these bum's arses could strike concrete 😂

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@lordofsevenrealms]

@@SolMuun supposedly they stop oil right away, how do we ship groceries and consumables ? How will planes and ship work ? 👀

[@lexx1235]

Ironic how they advocate more for bus use yet are blocking a bus smh 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@collinslfc]

I don't think they do, buses use oil.

[@lexx1235]

@@collinslfc True but they can carry more people at once to the same places so they are preferred by environmentalists

[@Nbomber]

last one i saw, they were blocking a tesla

[@cgdimension]

To be fair, they are moving, it's not like previous protests where they were static. It's just like any other protest march only on a smaller scale, cars can easily turn off or turn around, the passengers on the bus can get off and use the tube. Slight inconveniences and that guy risks serious harm with his pushing to the ground and criminal damage on property, he obviously doesn't care what they are protesting about

[@dylaanowen]

I think you need to learn what Ironic means.

[@Austinn72]

title should say man clears road so citizens can get to work on time

[@ChristopherCunningham-j2e]

Just love it that they record being harassed on their phones, the amount of digging that goes into getting the elements.

[@billlowe70]

Just Stop Oil is interested in the British government committing to halting new fossil fuel licensing and production ie fracking, coal mines etc and producing more renewable energy like wind. It doesn't literally mean eliminate oil from the world immediately.

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@Beatlefan67]

Well done that man! (Surely 'obstructing the highway' is an offence?)

[@-Blitzo]

Yes, it is. For normal people. But not when Guardian reading far left activists do it.

[@TheHookahSmokingCaterpillar]

I think the MET said slow walking would only be considered so after about 10 minutes the other day. Whether it is, or it isn't, doesn't justify attacking someone else like that.

[@MegaKapo12]

What did he solve?

[@agunatak]

It's also an offence to physically attack people. He could easily have seriously injured someone. But I guess that's not as bad as making people late for work

[@neuro_davinci]

@@MegaKapo12 It's called push back. I could ask what are the protesters solving? Frustrating everyday people, just trying to get on with their lives, is the most narcisstic form of protest.

[@bitseq]

I understand that they have a message and want to be heard, but this kind of protest which lets face it is just a form of nuisance to the general public who most likely share the same views regarding the protection of our environment anyway, does nothing but damage their movement. The average person on a bus has very little impact on legislation for greener energy, you would be better to protest outside of government buildings. I don't condone violence but sopping someone in the street and refusing to let people get on with their lives because of your personal beliefs is I think a form of passive aggression, I would be angry too.

[@Oberbaumbruecke]

The only message is: I get paid for this.

[@chrissilver7719]

I bet the said the same about the Suffragette's at the time . When their protests were violently stopped they responded in kind bombing Lloyd George. How is a protest anymore inconvenient than Charlie Jug Lugs ceremony, road repair or countless other situations. They could simply avoid or negotiate the obstruction .

[@aspiknf]

Well said Stuart Armiger, I completely agree with everything you said.

[@papertowelthe6th105]

Exactly right. Even if I am absolutely against Big Oil, this kind of protesting is harmful to the movement itself... I'd say they were manipulated specifically to make it so.

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

​@@Oberbaumbruecke liar

[@panchopuskas1]

Change your name to Just Stop Traffic.....you know, folks that want to get to work, their hospital appointment or just get home to their families. This is going to have the opposite effect......people, even those like me that think oil needs to be phased out, are going to hate you and be turned off.....

[@jay26cee]

I wonder how many have been stuck in their EVs cursing these lot.

[@WillCamx]

If you phase out oil where are we going to get pharmaceuticals, which are made using oil and many items of single use medical equipment that are currently made from plastic which is in turn made from oil?

[@jay26cee]

@@WillCamx There people have no clue how much oil is used in every other industry!

[@robertnapier624]

@@jay26cee almost hard to think of an industry that doesn’t use oil.

[@bigduphusaj162]

Oil isn't the problem in the world today. Leftists acting exactly the same as naz1 voters is the real problem

[@philipharrison73]

Obstructing a public highway or pavement is a criminal offence

[@cryptone0075]

The police station is literally across the road 😂😂😂

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@emneiekta8196]

Why aren't they protesting infront of offices of the oil companies?

[@douglasfreeman3229]

Well, they are protesting in front of cars, and they run on fossil fuels, so that may be the point. What do you think?

[@emneiekta8196]

@@douglasfreeman3229 yes. But if you take it overall, their clothes vest shoes and even their placard has indirect involvement of fossil fuels. The roads, too, made of tar etc etc

[@crowmagpie]

If they were protesting the monarchy they would be arrested straight away...

[@douglasfreeman3229]

Or...if they had been protesting the "vax" mandates they'd've been pepper-sprayed, hit with batons, or even shot. Maybe you didn't notice that.

[@thehoosiercraftsmanworksho1745]

The title should read .... Man does his civil duty by removing trash and garbage from a London road

[@andre.rodriguesss_]

there is a reason for this sort of "protests" doesn't happen in Brazil

[@Nihilanth1982]

why's that? too busy chopping down the amazon?

[@RandomPerson-hd6wr]

I don't think I want to know

[@eyesodd]

Because fuel is so cheap still?

[@robertnapier624]

Or even the US. Just stop oil are lucky they’re in the UK.

[@douglasnisbet1189]

​@@Nihilanth1982 more than likely. Western demand never drops, does it?

[@sturdywordy1158]

Just watched a clip of how the German police deal with these types of protests, I've never seen anyone move someone of a road so fast!! Ours won't because their instructions aren't from our Parliament they seem to be from either the WEF or the UN

[@ridgemercury]

go n ask ur punjab pm

[@sturdywordy1158]

@@ridgemercury what for?

[@axelandersen6025]

Or the oil companies

[@sturdywordy1158]

@@axelandersen6025 possibly! However you cannot deny the benefits of oil production and the livelihoods of people! I'm guessing you drive?

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@zzzzzzzzz7494]

He threw the first guy like a sack of potatoes 😂

[@barriewilliams4526]

Note the difference here & on the day of the coronation🙃

[@boris8787]

Those protesters would never be allowed in the patriotic town of Chillingbourne. ⛔⛔⛔

[@JohnMackay-kn3rl]

The bus driver should not have stopped.

[@kathybarry7850]

Others should have helped him....

[@joyuk]

Absolutely right!

[@australianman8103]

0:09 bro slapped that phone into the 4th dimension 😂

[@rickmsc5130]

Well done 👍

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@rickmsc5130]

@@SolMuun just defund Genderstudies and forbid wokeism!

[@IovIey]

We needed this guy he was so helpful

[@thelimey351]

The Police will do nothing as usual…

[@Midlandreviewer]

Yeah but they allow people to carry guns around so they shoot kids at school. Not exactly a sane example.

[@Coffee1776]

"Fed-up citizen rightly stands up for motorists" There. I fixed it for you. 👍

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@edutainme7265]

Thank goodness it isn't America - you know how the video would end.

[@kevinb9830]

That would be better.

[@unregistereduser1088]

The Americans would have to write huge checks that deplete their citizens' wealth, so spineless Europeans could hand it out as welfare and then complain about the Americans?

[@elizabethe6459]

@Nigel Buckham I live in NC. Our schools are protected by police and vets. Armed. What do you mean?

[@bryanbowling1857]

@@elizabethe6459 ignore the Eurotrash.

[@ipellaers]

In Oklohoma it would end in absolute comedy.

[@misfit2022]

Expect to see more of this as people are pushed to their limits and behaviour becomes more extreme

[@billlowe70]

You mean the protesters?

[@misfit2022]

I mean normal people being pushed to their limits

[@billlowe70]

@@misfit2022 You mean the protesters?

[@billlowe70]

@@LL-LLLL9 Yes, he can, it's settled, he meant the protesters

[@lewis123417]

​@@billlowe70 yeah the protestors are extreme and so are the police. If the BNP or EDL were blocking the road they would quickly be arrested

[@douglasnisbet1189]

Give this man a medal. Police in this country are an absolute embarrassment.

[@DoFeedThePigeons]

You also deserve one for being a loyal servant

[@rowanverlinde7143]

So much respect for this guy 🙏

[@LtRoe]

so much disrespect for you :O

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@Starmerispureevil]

About time someone took these wasters on. I hope he is applauded and given a medal. An utter legend!

[@--Nath--]

Spot the people most likely to be assaulting their kids or partners by how much they cheer on assault of peaceful protesters.

[@douglasfreeman3229]

He's a legend for assaulting women so he can get to work on time? Maybe he's a security guard, judging by his behaviour.

[@jackayres1569]

That was terrific when he grabbed that guys phone twice and threw it

[@WhatYaL00kingAt]

Everyone should start doing what that man did. Those people are breaking common law by causing loss or harm to other people. Loss of income if late to work. Harm if they are going for medical treatment.

[@capixabana2847]

Yeah lets go around assaulting women, so cool! 😒

[@Matt-jk1kr]

​@@capixabana2847 misogynist

[@KairosPrime786]

I couldn't stop laughing when he shoved that guy out of the bus lane @ 0:15

[@jimbrown7196]

Give that man a medal for services to the community.

[@douglasfreeman3229]

And if someone gets annoyed with you and punches you should they also get a medal?

[@thatrandomguy1489]

​@@douglasfreeman3229 stay mad

[@Endeavour6644]

It's hilarious how they go back to their slow march after getting pushed. They are literal brain dead zombies.

[@Mtmonaghan]

Lol and you not one!

[@carlosonliones202]

@@Mtmonaghan don’t worry, Zak only has two brain cells and they are fighting each other for third place…

[@frankveltz3711]

" They are literal brain dead zombies." Oh the irony is hilarious.

[@Endeavour6644]

@@frankveltz3711 Get back in the road fool.

[@rbrowne2998]

​@@carlosonliones202I had to get a calculator to work that one out.

[@RCHELIBUG]

Well done 👏

[@Mtmonaghan]

You konb

[@chrisd5964]

​@@MtmonaghanConfirmation the far right want violence against innocent women.

[@RCHELIBUG]

@@Mtmonaghan 🤣

[@droge192]

@@Mtmonaghan - What's a konb? (genuine question)

[@Thrill_Hou]

Yep. Well done to the JSO protesters for standing firm in the face of this bully. 👏

[@blaze5295]

The fact they don’t let the bus through is ridiculous… it’s carpool it’s saving emissions 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@knightsnight5929]

An absolute hero, doing the job of the police, taking out the trash

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@fooman65]

These people are so wide of the mark, it's unbelievable

[@TheColossalBlanket]

Why are they wide of the mark?

[@fooman65]

@@TheColossalBlanket They think climate change is actually a man made problem by using oil.

[@harbster2]

About time !

[@davidx9901]

Simple: Parliament passed a law absolving an motorist who strikes anyone who is deliberately blocking traffic.

[@Jerico.L]

That's what I like to see. Man is doing some great service to the community

[@fatbass22]

Why only one person it needs everybody

[@Cris-ff1hf]

The guy doesn't need a medal, he needs people to HELP him clear the road since the police won't do it.

[@dlite1972]

This guy is a legend, well done sir 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LilMiseryOfficial]

Give this guy a medal

[@suttercane6]

A medal isn't enough, give him a knighthood.

[@rubbercable]

@@suttercane6 I hear Tories sell em.

[@delki69]

I sit on trains where people bow there heads when there’s an issue with a unruly passenger Give me a gun I swear

[@Thrill_Hou]

Give this guy a black eye.

[@slaturwinters1828]

I was expecting more rage!! Wheres the rage???

[@paulhawthorne2960]

Well done to that MAN.

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@Fleeticus]

5 days since this video was posted and that guys phone still hasn't landed 😅

[@BobWolf006]

Fire the police chief and put a real one. Those zombies need to be removed.

[@russellmills133]

We need more heros like this guy

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

Brilliant!!!!! Everyone should do the same.

[@yourtubeguy]

Okay this phone throw was personal 😂

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

I see the temperatures have risen. I'm sweating a bit here.

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

Oh look, the walking thumb tried to make a funny to cover his cowardice and lack of education...

[@katiePetsy]

Lose weight and you'll stop with the sweating

[@EivNordic]

He slapped the mans phone out of his hand and seconds later he takes the same guys phone and throws it away😂 I am legit crying on the floor now😂

[@vascobranco5296]

Not the hero we deserve, but the one we need

[@shane7834]

Dudes doing the world a favor 👏👏👏👏

[@lamtruong8658]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@Mr.Edd3905]

exactly. they wear orange coloured bibs

[@33wanwan]

@@Mr.Edd3905 they need bibs though

[@jackd6129]

@@33wanwan you win the internet today hahahahhaah

[@aspiknf]

Yeah Spider-Man does not wear a cape.

[@peterdawson2384]

We need more of this , why did no-one help him ?

[@_RDMPTN]

You call that an attack? 😂

[@hadj0587]

There’s bigger concerns in this country which people aren’t protesting about such as the cost of living

[@Tooby789]

hes doing what nobody else has the balls for. respekt that guy

[@SolMuun]

Just Stop Oil!

[@zard1231]

Misleading headline. Man helping drivers get through.

[@NotAZombie-r9z]

The hero we need

[@simon19162]

Put this man in charge of the MET! He couldn't do a worse job!

[@granted3203]

He has my respect🗣️💯🔥💯🔥🔥

[@scotiaboyzvlogs5579]

He slapped the phone so far hahahaha

[@christophermeredith1199]

My anger issues could never😂

[@JustHarryOBrien]

The only problem with this? No one joined in.

[@ThePoehladian]

Thank you !

[@M_SC]

Why not admit you’re on the wrong side when you have no brain

[@Professionallypessimistic]

One could argue the problem is attacking peaceful protestors 🤔

[@Mike_5]

The moment Just Stop Oil meet their brother / sister organisation Just Stop Obstructing

[@geoffnichols3831]

Time to have the police up infront of the judiciary for breaking their contract of employment.

[@Venom-xw9vq]

I hope my son Will Learn from this Man

[@JoshHagNba]

*what a legend*

[@JohnnnyGash]

Isn't that bus electric?

[@allykid4720]

Just a bunch of attention seekers..

[@rossmccarthy92]

See those people as human punching bags

[@Respected_Gentleman]

*LEGEND!*

[@alexbrown975]

Its like whack-a-mole. The pests just keep coming back.

[@elizabethe6459]

These people are such narcissists they believe they are ENTITLED to do this….

[@bananasandbass]

Protesters don’t know how to be mad at the right people. Why are you taking your anger out on regular civilians? If you hate oil companies so much, protest in front of those companies

[@raioofawoo5429]

Hats off to this man, when the police do nothing to stop these bums ruining the days of the productive public's life we have no choice but to take matters into our own hands. What he did wouldn't have needed to happen if they weren't blocking the road, completely their own fault.