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Climate protesters block roads in London

Thousands of people joined protests across central London this week as climate change activists blocked roads and vandalised Shell's headquarters. Click here to read the full story.

Extinction Rebellion campaigners parked a pink boat at Oxford Circus and blocked Marble Arch, Piccadilly Circus and roads around Parliament Square.

Protester Yen Chit Chong said: "This is our last best shot at survival."

Just after midnight on Monday, Transport for London (TfL) confirmed it had suspended bus services on the N18 route because Great Portland Street was blocked by protesters.

Earlier, police had ordered the protesters to restrict their actions to the Marble Arch area to prevent further disruption.