Summary
Police in London arrested 175 people during a protest supporting Palestine Action, a group banned by the government. The protest went ahead despite official requests for postponement following a recent attack in Manchester. The police reported that many arrests happened in Trafalgar Square, and extra officers were deployed to manage the situation.
Key Facts
- Police arrested 175 people at a pro-Palestinian protest in London.
- The protest supported Palestine Action, a group banned in July.
- Officials asked to postpone the protest after an attack in Manchester.
- 1,500 police officers were sent to Trafalgar Square for the protest.
- Many arrests occurred because participants refused to leave the area calmly.
- Six people were arrested for displaying a banned banner on Westminster Bridge.
- The protest drew police resources away from other community protection tasks.
- A similar protest also took place outside Manchester Cathedral.
