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13 arrested in Heathrow climate protest

Thirteen climate change activists are in custody after chaining themselves to railings on the north runway at Heathrow Airport.

Activists from campaign group Plane Stupid said demonstrators gained access to the runway at 3.30am after cutting a hole in a fence. The protest forced the cancellation of some flights.

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Passengers anger at Heathrow protesters over delays

Emergency workers talk to an activists who have chained themselves across the north runway. Credit: PA

Passengers due to fly from Heathrow Airport today have spoken of their anger at disruption caused by climate change protesters.

Louise Rogers, 35, and Ciara Lalor, 34, had their flight home to Dublin cancelled.

Miss Rogers said: "I'm not one bit impressed. They should be shot with rubber bullets."

Her friend Miss Lalor added: "They've disrupted so many people. They shouldn't be allowed. Get the fire engine out and hose them down."

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