The video will start in 8 Cancel

Get the biggest stories sent straight to your inbox Sign up for regular updates and breaking news from WalesOnline Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

Climate change protesters say they plan to "own" the streets of Cardiff during rush hour.

The Extinction Rebellion protesters are part of the same global movement which have blocked off large parts of central London for the last week to raise awareness over the changing climate.

Supporters are planning to slowly cycle through on busy city roads in large numbers today and tomorrow evening during rush hour.

(Image: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire)

At a similar protest on Tuesday around 200 people attended and rode through the city.

What is happening?

An event on Facebook says: "[The protest is] a fun gathering of cyclists riding safely together in numbers, owning the streets of Cardiff for aprox 1 1\2 hours."

It encourages people to bring a friend, with around 50 to 100 people stating they will attend.

The event adds that if protesters can they should wear a gas mask or spray paint mask and to dress for fun.

This was the protest on Tuesday:

Cardiff Council said they are aware of the event and are working with South Wales Police.

A police spokeswoman said: "South Wales Police is aware of a planned protests in central Cardiff.

"Officers will be on duty to facilitate peaceful protest while balancing the needs and rights of the wider community."

Where will it take place?

The Facebook event says the protest will start at the Aneurin Bevan statue on Queen Street.

The route the cyclists will take has not been announced.

What time will it start?

The event is due to start at around 5.30pm.

The protest on Tuesday started at a similar time and ended around an hour later.

Cardiff Council and South Wales Police said they were aware of the event.

Why is the protest being held?

The protest is part of the global Extinction Rebellion movement which is calling on more action to be taken on climate change.

The movement has received support from actress and activist Dame Emma Thompson and former archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams.

Hundreds of people have been arrested during the protests, including "very, very nice" protesters from Wales.

Speaking previously a spokesperson for the group in London said: "The governments of the world have failed us and continue to fail us.

"They seem utterly divorced from the reality which the scientists warn is bearing down upon us and preoccupied with furthering the same aims and pursuits which have brought us to this head.

"If we are to save ourselves, then it is up to ordinary people to force them to change their ways. This our last best shot at survival."

In London protesters blocked off large parts of the city as they called for the government to declare a climate emergency.

Oxford Circus, one of the city's busiest shopping and tourist districts, was blocked by a huge pink boat being paraded through the street.

The protests have caused traffic chaos in the city centre.