On Saturday, London police arrested 522 people protesting the UK's ban of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action. This number marks the highest recorded arrests at a single protest in the capital. The arrests occurred primarily at a rally in Parliament Square, and included individuals from various age groups, with over 100 being over 70 years old. The protests were in response to the group's ban under the Terrorism Act 2000, following their break-in at an air force base causing significant damage. Activists expressed their opposition to the UK's support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The Metropolitan Police arrested 522 people protesting against the ban of Palestine Action, the highest-ever recorded at a single protest in London.
Huda Ammori, cofounder of Palestine Action, stated the protests would be a momentous act of collective defiance against an unprecedented attack on fundamental freedoms.
Protests were sparked by the UK government's ban of Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000 after the group caused significant damage during a break-in at an air force base.
The average age of those arrested was 54, with significant numbers over 70, reflecting broad public engagement in opposition to the ban.
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