Wimbledon says Just Stop Oil protest 'inevitable'

Wimbledon organizers hope to avoid scenes like those at Lord's recent ash trial.

Just Stop Oil protests are still considered «imminent» at Wimbledon this week, and intelligence has been passed on by security officials suggesting that Friday or Saturday are the most likely days for unrest.

Security has been tightened at of the territory helped ensure that environmental activists did not interfere with the game during the first two days.

However, one personal protection specialist who ensures the safety of players on the court says officials were told in briefings that a violation is «Just a question.» time».

A source who spoke on condition of anonymity said the most likely target days were Friday and Saturday. Wimbledon sources claimed that security would be «at the same high level» every day. The group declined to comment on which days it would target.

With Wimbledon on alert for two weeks, security delays have left thousands of people stuck in line for up to 10 hours on opening day.

The lines were significantly shorter on Tuesday, and some of the spectators watching the luggage check didn't seem as strict on the second day on the premises.

Wimbledon has added dust and powders to their list of prohibited substances, and cable ties, glue, chains and padlocks are now also included in the «prohibited items» list.

These items have been repeatedly used by Just Stop Oil and Extinction. Rebellion against the disruption of sporting events such as the Ashes, Grand National and World Snooker Championships.

Telegraph Sport detailed last Thursday how players are instructed not to «make a Bairstow» and take charge. hands if protesters break into the courts at SW19.

Sally Bolton, chief executive of AELTC, told reporters that she is confident in the measures taken by the Metropolitan Police.

The military will also be ordered not to intervene if the protesters interfere in the court. Volunteers from the Army, Navy and RAF participate as stewards, but this only extends to simple duties such as checking tickets and escorting fans to their seats.