A GROUP of trans rights activists staged a protest against Harry Potter-themed Christmas lights as the Oxford Street and Regent Street display was switched on.

More than 10,000 people had signed the online petition by the Good Law Project to stop the installation of designs inspired by Potter author JK Rowling.

Hundreds of spectators had come to catch a glimpse of the installation, pictured, which is in partnership with the upcoming HBO series Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

The Good Law Project’s petition said: “Harry Potter lights in one of the busiest streets of London will not make trans people feel Christmassy, welcome, or safe. JK Rowling has promised she’ll use some of the money from the new Harry Potter series to fund the anti-trans rights movement. This will only make her more money.

“Sadiq Khan told trans people ‘this city is yours too’. If he really means it, he’ll stand with the trans community, and against hate. Email him now and ask him to pull the plug on transphobia.”

Last Thursday the Regent Street lights were switched on. The 30 “spirits” are made from 300,000 LED lights.