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Police make arrests at protest in support of proscribed group Palestine Action

Police make arrests at protest in support of proscribed group Palestine Action

Police have made arrests in central London after a “significant number of people” turned out for a Palestine Action demonstration – despite the group being banned.

The Metropolitan Police tweeted a picture of crowds early on Saturday afternoon with the caption: “This is the scene in Parliament Square.

“Within this crowd a significant number of people are displaying placards expressing support for Palestine Action, which is a proscribed group. Officers have moved in and are making arrests.”

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