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Police have warned London’s motorists to avoid the capital’s roads for days because of protests by environmental activists and urged drivers not to attempt to drive through them.

“Swarming” protests by climate group “Extinction Rebellion” blocked four London traffic hotspots on Wednesday, bringing traffic to a standstill on Lambeth and Vauxhall bridges and in Earl’s Court, Elephant and Castle and Tower Bridge.

Comedian Jim Davidson was among those to get caught up in the protests and blasted the climate group as “a bunch of horrid people”.

Now the Met’s Roads and Transport policing unit is urging motorists to avoid central London altogether because of more protests in the coming days.

Officers also urged motorists not to attempt to drive through the protesters.

A statement from officers read: “On the Nov 22 to 24, there will be protests across London that may result in delays to your journey.

“We advise not to travel by car or motorbike. If you do drive into London please note attempting to drive through protesters in the road is very dangerous and illegal.”

By 9am, protesters were pictured at Victoria, Earl's Court, Westminster, London Bridge and Elephant & Castle.

Extinction Rebellion blocked five of London’s bridges last weekend and vowed to bring the capital to a standstill again throughout this week.

The protest group and demanding greater action from the government on climate change. 82 people were arrested last weekend during the initial protest march.

Most of them were detained for breaches of the Highways Act, and all of those arrested have been released under investigation. Organisers said as many as 6,000 people joined the march.

They then announced three days of civil disobedience around London from Wednesday to Friday, and a “Rebellion Day 2” protest on Saturday.

Campaigner Clare Farrell told the Standard: “The 24th will be another mass participation, public protest and we think there’s a good chance there will be a bigger turnout. We have demonstrated to the public that it is possible to take radical direct action in a mass participatory way, while being peaceful and non-violent.”