Members of the climate action group Extinction Rebellion scaled an HMRC building to stage a rooftop protest over its relationship with Barclays Bank.
Protestors held a sign on the roof of the Longbenton building that read 'Break up with Barclays' and set off pink and red flares on Valentine's Day urging HMRC to end whet they claim as a "toxic relationship" with Barclays.
Police officers could also be seen at the scene of the protest.
