Extinction Rebellion RECAP IN PICTURES: Everything that happened and what is expected to happen today

By Rebecca Marano

Published 16th Jul 2019, 10:14 GMT

It is the second day of the Extinction Rebellion protest in Leeds city centre.

University of Leeds lecturer and protest organiser Sara Han says she expects 500 to 1,000 protesters this week

The Extinction Rebellion protest.

placeholder image — The Extinction Rebellion protest.

The protest is set to go on until Friday - it is not sure whether police will attempt to break it up before then

The protest began at 10am on Monday, July 15.

placeholder image — The protest began at 10am on Monday, July 15.

They blocked Victoria Bridge on Neville Road at the Bridgewater Place junction and Sovereign Street junction.

placeholder image — They blocked Victoria Bridge on Neville Road at the Bridgewater Place junction and Sovereign Street junction.

Some blocked the entrances, others laid down on the street, and there was plenty of drumming and chanting.

placeholder image — Some blocked the entrances, others laid down on the street, and there was plenty of drumming and chanting.

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