Palestine Action ban protest: half of those arrested were 60 or over, data shows

Total of 532 arrests at London protest on Saturday, most for displaying placards or signs in support of proscribed groupHalf of those arrested during the protest in relation to Palestine Action in London were aged 60 or above, according to police figures.A total of 532 people were arrested on Saturday, at the largest demonstration relating to the group since it was proscribed last month. All but 10 were under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act for displaying supportive placards or signs. Continue reading...

Palestine Action ban protest: half of those arrested were 60 or over, data shows

Total of 532 arrests at London protest on Saturday, most for displaying placards or signs in support of proscribed group

Half of those arrested during the protest in relation to Palestine Action in London were aged 60 or above, according to police figures.

A total of 532 people were arrested on Saturday, at the largest demonstration relating to the group since it was proscribed last month. All but 10 were under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act for displaying supportive placards or signs.

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