People seen being carried off by officers at first mass demo since group’s ban was ruled unlawful by high court
Arrests have begun at the first mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Palestine Action since the group’s ban was ruled unlawful by the high court.
Protesters in London’s Trafalgar Square unveiled 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.
At the top of the square, near the National Gallery, large banners were displayed reading: “Jurors deserve to hear the whole truth” and “Israel starves kids”.
Several individuals, including a man and a woman with grey hair, were seen being carried off by officers away from the demonstration. One elderly woman using two walking sticks was escorted by an officer away from the protest in central London.
