The M25 has been blocked this morning with a number of people sitting in the road in protest.

Police are on scene as the campaigners are causing delays between Junction 28 and 29.

Essex Police says officers are working to clear the area quickly and safely.

It's the latest incident after a string of protests on the motorway and other central London routes.

Officers arrested 10 people this morning and police responded swiftly to remove people from the road and both carriageways were reopened within thirty minutes.

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A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We have acted quickly to make arrests and minimise disruption on the M25 this morning.

"We were called around 8am with reports that a number of people had been seen walking into the traffic to block both carriageways between Junctions 28 and 29.

"Officers responded swiftly to remove people from the road and both carriageways were reopened within thirty minutes. We have made a total of ten arrests."

Chief Inspector Lee Devall said: “Not only will incidents of this nature be frustrating for road users trying to reach their destination, walking into fast moving traffic is extremely dangerous.

“I’d like to thank road users today for their patience and understanding.

“You’ve helped us to clear the area quickly, to keep people safe, minimise disruption, and keep Essex moving.

“Our teams are experienced at dealing with incidents which cause significant disruption and are well prepared for them.”

“We will continue to deal with these incidents robustly.”