The friendly arm of the law: Police help Just Stop Oil protester in wheelchair ... trends now
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Police officers were pictured helping a disabled Just Stop Oil protester into a taxi on Wednesday as she was arrested for taking part in a slow march in Parliament Square - as it is revealed that new laws designed to crack down on the protests will not be in place until the end of June.
Ari Fox, 73, who suffers from post-polio syndrome, was arrested as one of 10 demonstrators including her carer Larch Maxey and taken to Hammersmith police station in a black cab.
According to Just Stop Oil, she has been wheelchair dependent for the past 15 years. She was arrested alongside Reverend Sue Parfitt, 81, who has previously demonstrated with Extinction Rebellion and Insulate Britain.
Under the new Public Order Act, police officers have the power to force activists to move out of the road or arrest them within minutes of their protests starting.
But tougher laws on the eco-protesters' disruptive tactics will not be in place for weeks, it was reported today, as activists descended on London yet again.
Ari Fox, 73, is escorted towards a black cab by police officers after being arrested
Ms Fox said: 'I've come to London to join the Just Stop Oil march for my children and grandchildren'
Members of Just Stop Oil arrived in Kensington at shortly after 8am on Thursday, according
