Police Arrest Protesters at London Palestine action Demonstration
LONDON – Metropolitan Police began making arrests Friday at a Palestine Action protest in London, despite calls for cancellation following a terror attack in Manchester.Six individuals were also arrested in connection with a supportive banner displayed on Westminster Bridge.
the demonstration proceeded despite appeals from Keir Starmer, urging protesters to stand down “to respect the grief of British Jews,” and criticism from Jewish community leaders who deemed the action “phenomenally tone deaf” in light of Thursday’s synagogue attack. The arrests signal escalating tensions surrounding demonstrations related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, notably as concerns over antisemitism remain heightened.
Police confirmed officers swiftly removed a banner hung on Westminster Bridge and arrested six people for supporting a proscribed association. The force has not yet specified which organization is referenced.
The protest’s timing drew sharp condemnation from some quarters, with critics arguing it was insensitive given the recent violence. Though, organizers maintained their planned demonstration, focusing on calls for an end to arms sales with Israel.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
