Marianne Sorrell, an 80-year-old woman, was arrested and held for 27 hours by police at a pro-Palestine rally in Cardiff. Officers forcibly entered her home, confiscating 19 items including a Palestine flag and her samba drum. She reported feeling traumatized and shocked by the police treatment, emphasizing that nothing illegal was taken. Sorrell, along with another retired teacher, faced questions at the station regarding their knowledge of violence related to Palestine Action. The event raised concerns about the criminalization of support for Palestine.
Marianne Sorrell experienced deep trauma after being held by police for nearly 27 hours. At 80, she felt shocked to be treated like a terrorist.
During the police search of her home, officers confiscated 19 items including iPads, books on Palestine, and a geiger counter, although nothing illegal was taken.
Sorrell expressed confusion over the perception that supporting Palestine could be deemed illegal, stating that the police arrests at the rally were shocking.
Marianne Sorrell and her friend Trisha Fine were questioned on potential knowledge of violence associated with Palestine Action during their detention.
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