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890 people arrested at Palestine Action protest yesterday including 17 on suspicion of assaulting police officers
- British police detained nearly 900 individuals on September 6, 2025, during a demonstration outside the UK Parliament in central London supporting the banned group Palestine Action.
- The protest occurred after the UK government, in July, declared Palestine Action a banned group under anti-terrorism laws following incidents of vandalism and unauthorized entry into military facilities that caused millions of pounds in damage.
- Among those arrested were elderly individuals, disabled people, priests, war veterans, and healthcare workers; authorities reported that the demonstration escalated into violence involving coordinated efforts aimed at causing disruption.
- Deputy Assistant Commissioner Claire Smart characterized the violence as orchestrated by a group determined to cause widespread disruption, while Defence Minister John Healey emphasized the necessity of decisive measures to address claims of unequal policing.
- The arrests highlight ongoing tensions, with activists pledging mass defiance until the proscription lifts amidst criticism from human rights groups about limits on peaceful protest.
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Almost 900 arrested at London protest against ban on Palestine Action
Almost 900 people were arrested in central London on Saturday, September 6, during a demonstration against the government’s decision to classify the activist group Palestine Action under the UK’s terrorism legislation. Palestine Action, known for its campaigns targeting defence and aviation companies linked to Israel, was banned by the government in July under the Terrorism….
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