Protesters arrested during demonstration over Palestine Action ban
The Metropolitan Police confirmed 466 arrests for showing support for Palestine Action, with an additional eight arrests for other offences, including assaults on officers.
Protesters silently held signs reading "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action," leading to rapid arrests under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act.
Many arrested individuals were released on bail with conditions not to attend further Palestine Action protests, due to limited police cell capacity.
The Home Secretary proscribed Palestine Action after activists sprayed military planes, and a court challenge against this ban is scheduled for November.
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