Police Arrest 29 People, Including 83-Year-Old Priest, at Palestine Action Protest

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A massive protest gathered in Parliament Square, London, to support Palestine Action, which has been banned as a terror group. Metropolitan Police officers responded to the demonstration, resulting in 29 arrests. This includes the Reverend Sue Parfitt, an 83-year-old priest, who was seen being taken away by officers. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defended the police action, stating that the law doesn't have an age limit and that officers used "great care" to preserve the dignity of the arrested individuals.

Key Takeaways:

  • 29 people were arrested during the protest in Parliament Square, London, including an 83-year-old priest.
  • The protest was in support of Palestine Action, a group that has been banned as a terror organization.
  • Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley stated that the law doesn't have an age limit and that police officers enforced the law with "great care".
  • The Reverend Sue Parfitt, 83, was among those arrested, with footage showing her being taken away by officers.
  • The Metropolitan Police's actions have been questioned, with some doubting the necessity of using police time for such an arrest.
  • The protest took place in response to the banning of Palestine Action as a terror group.

Statistics:

  • 29 people were arrested during the protest.
  • 1.10pm: The protest started in Parliament Square, London.
  • 1.30pm: Officers began taking people away from the demonstration.
  • 83: The age of the Reverend Sue Parfitt, who was among those arrested.

Sources:

  • The Metropolitan Police (posted on X)
  • BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg