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commuter Climate Change protesters from the roof of a London Underground have pulled out.

the Extinction of Rebellion -activists climbed on the trains in Stratford, Canning Town and Shadwell in Thursday's rush-hour. Eight demonstrators were arrested, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

The Jubilee Line and the Docklands Light Railway have been temporarily suspended.

the Extinction of Rebellion , later said it would "take stock" of the response to the last action for future protests.

spokesman Howard Rees, said: "it Was The Right thing to do? I'm not sure.

"I think we have a time of reflection. It is too early to say. highlight "

said the Extinction of Rebellion already, the interruption was necessary "Emergency ".

demonstrators climbed to The Top of The Train car at The Train station, Shadwell station

Hayden Green, a commuter at the Canning Town , said he saw the protesters "dragging on the ground and kicked repeatedly".

"The Police have struggled to deal with the protests in London, so that The Public stepped in and in The Heat of the moment it was driven too far," he told the BBC.

"I support their cause, but I think, as the protests were conducted, meant that more divisions. "

Hayden Green said the violence broke out after a protester tried to "kick-commuter"

the footage shared on Social Media , a passenger waiting for a train seen climbing on the wagons, to one of the protesters.

The Activist grabbed by the knees and pulled down, fall on the platform, where he then kicked and hit by angry commuters on the platform.

the Others heard screaming and cursing on the protesters.

You scream: "I get to work - I have to feed my children. "

Extinction of Rebellion protesters climb on a Jubilee line train at Canning Town station

A second protester was being chased, which they dragged along The Top of The Train carriage by a commuter before.

A third of the Extinction of Rebellion activist who was said to broadcast the protest on The Group of Social Media accounts, that he was also attacked, and "against The Head kicked in".

BTP said it was investigating what happened to the Canning Town station, adding that it was "to see that A Number of commuters took matters into their own hands, arresting display of violent behaviour, a protester".

It, pictures or Mobile Phone footage of each of the incidents you upload it to your website.

Assistant Chief Constable, Sean O'callaghan said: "It is important that commuters and other rail-allow users, The Police , who are specially trained to these incidents.

"Unfortunately, it is still a risk that the Extinction of the Rebellion will target the rail network during the evening peak. We are not to disturb also continue to be additional officers on patrol and work on each criminal action before it happens. "

Analysis

Justin Rowlatt , the BBC's chief environment correspondent

Today, the Extinction of the Rebellion is an action against the London Public Transport network represents a significant escalation of the strategy of "interruption".

It is one thing to stage a colorful protest in a couple of streets down in Whitehall, a very different goal for The Tubes and trains, which so many Londoners rely on to get to work On Time .

Many commuters were left with their heads scratching This Morning , confused by an environmental protest, the trips targeted one of The Most eco-friendly ways.

The tactic was the subject of much discussion within the the Extinction of Rebellion , a loose connection of interested groups and individuals.

A survey of members taken yesterday suggests, the vast majority expressed opposition to a measure targeting the London Underground .

From 3,800 votes, 72% said they were against any action against metro, and 14% were against the idea, if people could get the blocks the U-Bahn.

Perhaps not surprisingly, the decision has to go forward, upset many members, even as a commuter, and for good reason.

tackling Climate Change is easier when there is a consensus that the measure is necessary. The Extinction of Rebellion activists who want to be behind this action to check whether glue is a train really The Best way to build consensus.

At the station, Shadwell station and A Number of activists expressed the trains, including 83-year-old Phil Kingston .

In April, Extinction , Rebellion , protesters also glued a DLR train at Canary Wharf , causing minor delays.

"If XR want to make it an inclusive movement, this tactic on the Public Transport in the Rush Hour you will not receive," says Ana Zarraga told the BBC.

The 35-year-old that prevented her catch The Train in Shadwell, said: "The bankers, the CEOs of The Most polluting industries are certainly not heading to DLR on 07. 00 BST. "

protesters clashed with the commuters in the Shadwell, Docklands Light Railway Station

Earlier, Extinction , Rebellion co-founder Clare Farrell defended The Tube action, said: "The Public , I think, you will recognise quite how serious the situation is".

she added: "Someone got hurt today. We understand that, by us in these positions, potentially dangerous for us.

"But what else can we do?"

said The protesters, who appeared to try and kick a commuter acted "in self-defense in a moment of panic when confronted with a threatening situation," the Extinction of Rebellion .

"He recognizes his responsibility for this action," it said.

The Group invited, the commuters involved in today's protest, "a conversation" about what is happening.

At the station, Shadwell station, one of the protesters, who had expressed himself on the trains was the 83-year-old Phil Kingston

the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan , said in a statement: "I condemn the Extinction of Rebellion , protesters who targeted the London Underground and the DLR This Morning .

"This illegal action is Extremely Dangerous , counterproductive, and leads to unacceptable interference for the Londoners, coming by Public Transport to work. "

The Train drivers' union Aslef, said of The Tube and other Public Transport were "part of The Solution to Climate Change , not the Problem ".

the Extinction of Rebellion should "keep protesting against those that create the Problem - not our industry, members and hard-working commuters," added union.

it was the Extinction of the Rebellion activities in London since Monday.

At The High court, a judge has refused to hear The Request from Rebellion to Extinction protest against the ban early. The Group wanted a hearing before the scheduled end of the protests on may 19. October .

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Source of news: bbc.com