Olympian among protesters blocking Fawley oil refinery

British Olympian Etienne Stott joined environmental protesters to block the entry of Fawley oil refinery.

The gold medal canoeist said he felt "compelled" to join the protest and "use his voice".

About 15 Extinction Rebellion (XR) demonstrators got on to the site at Fawley, Hampshire, on Thursday.

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