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More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London

Arrests and detentions took place at first mass demo since group’s ban was ruled unlawful by high court More than 500 people have been arrested at the first mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Palestine… Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 11, 2026, 4:17 PM
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The GuardianApr 11, 2026, 4:17 PM

More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London

Arrests and detentions took place at first mass demo since group’s ban was ruled unlawful by high court More than 500 people have been arrested at the first mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Palestine Action since the group’s ban was ruled unlawful by the high court. Hundreds of people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London and presented signs reading: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Hundreds of demonstrators sat on camping chairs and on the ground as they held up their placards on Saturday afternoon. The Metropolitan police said 523 people had been arrested by midnight, with their ages ranging from 18 to 87. Continue reading...

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Al JazeeraApr 11, 2026, 3:01 PM

Hundreds arrested at UK protest against Palestine Action ban

Hundreds of people gather in Trafalgar Square for demonstration, as elderly woman with cane is escorted away by police.

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