Protests mean extra security at Lord’s

SECURITY is being stepped up at the home of cricket in an effort to stop eco militants targeting a summer of Test matches.

England open their summer fixtures tomorrow against Ireland before Australia arrive next month for the Ashes.

In the wake of a series of stunts targeting high-profile events, Marylebone Cricket Club, the proprietor of Lord’s in north London, said it is taking measures to minimise the threat from Just Stop Oil.

A spokesman said the ‘safety and security’ of players and spectators was the ‘highest priority’, adding: ‘While protests would disrupt the game, we have a number of security measures in place, some visible, some less so, to deter this. In some areas we have enhanced existing provisions.’