"PA Media Greta Thunberg has been arrested at a demonstration in support of the Palestine Action protesters who are on hunger strike in prison, according to the Prisoners for Palestine protest group. The 22-year-old activist was detained in the City of London after attending the scene of the early-morning demonstration on Fenchurch Street. In a video shared by the group, she could be seen holding a sign reading "I support the Palestine Action prisoners" and "I oppose genocide"."
"City of London Police said a 22-year-old woman was arrested for displaying a placard in support of a proscribed organisation, in this case Palestine Action, contrary to Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000. The force said officers were called to the area at about 07:00 GMT after hammers and red paint were used to damage a building. A man and a woman were also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after they "glued themselves nearby", police said."
Greta Thunberg, 22, was arrested after attending an early-morning demonstration on Fenchurch Street in the City of London supporting Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike. Video shows her holding a sign reading "I support the Palestine Action prisoners" and "I oppose genocide". City of London Police said she was arrested for displaying a placard in support of a proscribed organisation, Palestine Action, contrary to Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Officers were called after hammers and red paint were used to damage a building. Two other protesters were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after gluing themselves nearby. Police said inquiries were continuing. Thunberg has previously joined demonstrations for the Palestinian cause.
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