Climate-change protesters disrupt London rail services

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Transport links in east London have been disrupted after violent clashes broke out Thursday morning between Extinction Rebellion activists and commuters.

A dramatic footage showed commuters dragging an activist from the roof of a London Underground train.

"Arrests have already been made and officers are working to quickly resume services," the police said in a statement.

Extinction Rebellion launched a wave of protests on October 7 to highlight the risks posed by climate change.

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