A third simply wrote: “Vandalism!”

A fourth wrote: “They aren’t ‘campaigners’, they are lawbreakers, vandals and bullies. Most people who campaign do so peacefully, within the law -seeking change by arguing the merits of their beliefs. This is a rabble of ill-informed puppets.”

Several users clashed on Twitter with one user insisting it was just t-shirts used to create the Extinction Rebellion logo.

The green-friendly user stated there had been a massive overreaction - citing worldwide environmental problem.

The user responding on Twitter said: “It’s just t-shirts laid over the top. no damage. just t-shirts.

“But if you think messing with a landmark is bad, just WAIT until you hear about what humanity’s doing to the environment!”

However, the fiery response was met with a wave of criticism with several users pointing out the environmental flaws with cotton products.

Another user said: “Made out of cotton t-shirts, cotton is one of the more damaging items to our environment! Well done @XRebellionUK maybe next time you could all drive there in your diesel cars!”