THE “potentially unlawful” arrest of more than 200 Extinction Rebellion (XR) cyclists on Lambeth Bridge today has been slammed by civil-rights groups.

Officers swooped to arrest participants of a mass bike ride by supporters of the climate activist group after police vans blocked off both ends of the bridge. 

Protester Tim Woolrich told the Star that the group had no intention to block the road, yet he and hundreds of others were arrested for allegedly obstructing the highway.