"The violence we encountered during the operation was coordinated and carried out by a group of people, many wearing masks to conceal their identity, intent on creating as much disorder as possible."
"Defend Our Juries, which organised the rally, said officers had "violently assault[ed] peaceful protesters including the elderly, in order to try and arrest over a thousand people for holding cardboard signs"."
"The Met said 857 arrests were for showing support for Palestine Action, while 33 were arrested for other offences, including 17 for assaults on police officers."
"The government proscribed Palestine Action under anti-terrorism legislation in July, making membership of or support of the group a criminal offence, punishable by up to 14 years in prison."
890 people were arrested at a demonstration in central London after the government proscribed Palestine Action under anti-terrorism legislation, making membership or support punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The Metropolitan Police said 857 arrests were for showing support for Palestine Action and 33 were for other offences, including 17 for assaults on police officers. Hundreds gathered and wrote messages on placards at 13:00 BST, and officers began arrests shortly after. Many detainees refused to provide details or were on bail. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Claire Smart described coordinated violence by masked individuals. Organisers said officers violently assaulted peaceful protesters, including the elderly.
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