Climate activists end protests at Scots oil refineries as 20 people arrested

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Climate activists who held protests at two major Scottish oil sites have stepped down, Police Scotland has said.This Is Rigged activists gathered from about 4am on Wednesday, July 19, and today at the Nustar Clydebank oil terminal.Twenty protesters were arrested over alleged public order offences and breach of the peace after a gathering at Grangemouth's Ineos oil refinery, where they blocked gates, climbed pipes and sat on top of tankers.

The activists arrested at Grangemouth will appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court at a later date. Police Scotland said tonight, July 20, that the protesters have since left both areas.This Is Rigged previously said three activists were on top of the silo at the Clydebank terminal and claimed there was "no oil tanker activity since they arrived at around 4am on Wednesday morning".They said their aim was to "shut down the Scottish oil industry", as disruption forced the closure of the Ineos refinery for several hours.An Ineos spokesman previously said that manufacturing at the site was not affected.Nustar has been contacted for comment. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - sign up to our daily newsletter here.