News · 12 April 2026
London protest sees over 500 arrests
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Hundreds of people faced arrest in central London for demonstrating support for Palestine Action, a group banned under anti-terror legislation. More than 500 individuals were arrested by the Metropolitan Police on Saturday at the "Everyone Day" protest in Trafalgar Square, an event organized by Defend our Juries. Ignoring warnings from authorities, the apprehended individuals, aged 18 to 87, carried signs expressing their opposition to genocide and support for Palestine Action.
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