"Violent scuffles took place at the central London demonstration as police drew their batons and officers sprinted out from behind the cordon to grab people before pulling them away. Tensions rose in Westminster as an estimated 1,500 people gathered for the rally with the protest taking on an increasingly anti-police tone featuring chants of shame on you, you're supporting genocide and some referencing former officer and murderer Wayne Couzens."
"The Met Police confirmed that as of 9pm on Saturday, more than 425 people were arrested at the Westminster Palestine Action protest. Scotland Yard added that more than 25 people were arrested for assaults on police officers and other public order offences. Defend Our Juries, who organised the protest, said protesters going floppy during arrest had significantly slowed down the rate of arrests."
"They insisted the demonstration was a huge embarrassment for Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley, who claimed the Met would arrest every person who held a sign saying I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action'. At one point, one protester was seen with blood streaming down his face behind a barrier after being arrested. One protester was seen with blood on his face"
About 1,500 people gathered in Westminster to protest against the banning of Palestine Action, with demonstrations taking an increasingly anti-police tone and chants accusing officers of supporting genocide. Violent scuffles occurred as police drew batons, sprinted from behind cordons, and began arrests minutes after the protest started. Scotland Yard reported more than 425 arrests by 9pm, including over 25 for assaults on officers and public order offences. Defend Our Juries, who organised the protest, reported that protesters going floppy during arrest significantly slowed the rate of arrests and called the event an embarrassment for Met leadership. Several protesters were injured and many risked detention.
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