Environmental campaigners who glued their hands to the road have been arrested during a demonstration on a busy stretch near Manchester Airport.
Protesters brandishing Insulate Britain banners blocked traffic and attached themselves to the road surface on Tuesday morning (November 2).
The group of activists, all dressed in high-visibility orange vests, positioned themselves in the carriageway near junction 6 of the M56. RECAP:Insulate Britain protest blocks motorway near Manchester Airport - live updates One demonstrator said the action was aimed at making the UK government take notice of the climate crisis.
Police say 11 people were arrested during the protest, which was brought to an end at around 1pm after four hours. Greater Manchester
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