"Police arrested about 425 people at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action in the United Kingdom, in the latest round of detentions of its supporters since the pro-Palestinian group was banned by the government as a terrorist organisation."
"Police immediately began detentions while crowds chanted Shame on you and Met Police, pick a side, justice or genocide. Confrontations intensified as officers removed nonresistant protesters who became passive during arrest."
"Following the eight-hour protest, authorities confirmed more than 425 arrests, with at least 25 people facing charges of assaulting officers or public order violations, while the remainder were held under the Terrorism Act. The UK-based PA Media reported that police drew their batons during the clashes, and one protester was seen with blood streaming down his face behind a barrier after being arrested."
Police arrested about 425 people at a London demonstration supporting Palestine Action after the group was banned as a terrorist organisation. Organisers estimated around 1,500 participants who carried placards reading I oppose genocide and I support Palestine Action and chanted Shame on you and Met Police, pick a side, justice or genocide. Officers began detentions and removed nonresistant protesters who became passive during arrest. Authorities said at least 25 people faced charges for assaulting officers or public order offences, with the remainder held under the Terrorism Act. Police reported being punched, kicked, spat on, and having objects thrown. Defend Our Juries disputed claims of protester violence. PA Media reported baton use and at least one injured protester. Earlier related demonstrations resulted in over 700 arrests, with 138 charged under the Terrorism Act. Mike Higgins, a 62-year-old blind wheelchair user previously arrested, returned to demonstrate.
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