Summary
Police arrested protesters who entered the grounds of Wormwood Scrubs prison in London. The demonstrators were supporting a prisoner named Muhammad Umer Khalid, who is on a hunger strike. The incident involved alleged threats to police and prison staff.
Key Facts
- Protesters entered Wormwood Scrubs prison grounds in west London.
- They were supporting Muhammad Umer Khalid, a prisoner on hunger strike.
- Khalid is awaiting trial for an alleged break-in at RAF Brize Norton.
- The Met Police arrested the protesters for aggravated trespass.
- A Ministry of Justice spokesperson stated that prison security was never compromised.
- The protest was described as an "unacceptable" escalation.
- Khalid is reported to have a medical condition called limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
- The Prisoners for Palestine group claimed there were at least 20 arrests.
