A rolling protest by black cab drivers brought large parts of the City of London to a standstill during rush hour.
Following a 3pm protest at Bank junction on Tuesday afternoon - as part of an ongoing row over its planned closure to cars - the taxis travelled to Old Street for an unplanned demonstration.
The busy Old Street junction was grindlocked until it reopened shortly after 5pm, when there were reportedly delays of up to an hour, with motorists advised to avoid the area if possible.
The protest then moved on to London Wall, where delays of up to 40 minutes were reported, before it came to an end.
Black cabs descended on Bank junction at 3pm as part of a five-day protest, with further protests planned for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
They are protesting against proposals being considered by the Corporation of the City of London to restrict vehicles, including licensed taxis, being granted access to the junction.
Only cyclists and buses will be able to use the roads once the 18-month scheme starts in April.
Superintendant Helen Isaac of the City of London Police said: “Whilst we have not had any direct contact from the organisers, we are aware of plans posted on social media for a demonstration in Bank junction in January and plans are in place to facilitate such an event.
"We are keen to work with the organisers and would encourage them to get in touch with us.
“A robust policing plan is in place to ensure that timescales are adhered to and disruption is kept to a minimum.”
