Live: Greta Thunberg appears in London court after being arrested at climate protest

Greta Thunberg will appear in court on Wednesday charged with a public order offence at a London protest. The 20-year-old was arrested near the InterContinental Hotel in Mayfair on October 17 whilst protesting against the Energy Intelligence Forum taking place inside. She will now face a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of breaching Section 14 of the Public Order Act 1986, namely failing to leave the highway and continue the protest on the pavement. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: