LONDON Marathon bosses are in talks with posh yobs at Just Stop Oil to try to prevent them from ruining this Sunday’s race.
The environmental protesters have said they will continue to target high-profile sporting events after disrupting the World Snooker Championship.
Two of their members caused mayhem on Monday — one jumping on to a table at The Crucible in Sheffield and throwing orange powder over the baize.
Yesterday, TCS London Marathon director Hugh Brasher said he would be contacting Just Stop Oil representatives.
He said he has already received reassurances from eco group Extinction Rebellion that they will not target the event — which raises millions of pounds for charity — and plan to help “guard” the route from other rogue protesters.
Mr Brasher said of Just Stop Oil: “I will be reaching out to them this afternoon.
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“I don’t know what they’re going to say.”
Just Stop Oil said: “All tactics are on the table.”
Edred Whittingham, 25, and Margaret Reid, 52, who were arrested at the snooker, have been released on bail.
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