Summary
Seven people were arrested at a protest outside RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, suspected of supporting the banned group Palestine Action. The protest was part of a peace camp against the Iran war, following reports about a US fighter jet incident in Iran.
Key Facts
- Seven individuals were arrested at RAF Lakenheath due to suspicions of supporting Palestine Action.
- The arrests happened during a six-day peace camp protesting the Iran war.
- Those arrested include five men and two women.
- The High Court previously ruled the banning of Palestine Action as unlawful, but the Home Office is allowed to appeal, keeping the ban in place for now.
- The arrested individuals were taken to a police center for questioning.
- Two additional people were charged with blocking the highway during the protest.
- The event included speeches from individuals such as retired colonel Chris Romberg.
