Protesters from campaign group Just Stop Oil have been arrested in Central London today.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police have arrested 16 of the activists.

One of those stuck in traffic includes an ambulance on blue lights.

A spokesperson from the Metropolitan police said: "We are arresting Just Stop Oil activists causing disruption in Whitehall.

Traffic was building in Whitehall

"These arrests are being made swiftly so we can release the traffic, which includes an ambulance.

"Officers have arrested all of the activists slow marching in Whitehall.

"Another ambulance, which is on blue lights, is stuck in the disruption this slow march has caused. All 16 of the activists have been arrested and their way to custody."