Arrests made following City Airport protest

Four women and one man, wearing pinstripes and bowler hats, cut through the perimeter fence at 2.30am.

The group, protesting about emissions caused by business jets, ran to the nearest private aircraft and chained themselves to the wheels.

Police arrived within four minutes. However, it was not until 7.54am that the protesters were cut free and arrested.

Aiirport spokeswoman Rupa Haria said: "The individuals chained themselves to a business jet that was parked close to this perimeter fence. All members of the group have since been arrested by the Police.

"The actions of this group have not disrupted the airport's operations and London City Airport was open on time this morning for regular scheduled movements.""

Plane Stupid spokeswoman Nancy Birch said: "Because of their low passenger capacity, small jets emit between five and 10 times more carbon per passenger than commercial flights.

"In an age where we face potentially catastrophic climate change, this is no longer an acceptable form of transport. It's time that private jets were grounded for good."

Photos courtesy of Plane Stupid.