Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Hundreds Arrested at London Palestine Action Protest
A protest in London in support of Palestine Action led to almost 900 arrests.
The group was banned by the UK government after incidents involving damage to military property.
Most arrests were for supporting the banned group, which is now a crime.
Some protesters were arrested for assaulting police.
Protest organizers claim the demonstration was peaceful, while police reported violence, and that it was coordinated.
The ban has drawn criticism from human rights groups.
Almost 900 people were arrested at a pro-Palestine Action protest in London.
The protest was in support of Palestine Action, a group proscribed by the UK government.
857 people were arrested for showing support for the proscribed group.
17 individuals were arrested for assaulting police officers during the protest.
Protest organizers claim the demonstration was peaceful, while police reported violence.
- Who
- Protesters and police
- What
- Demonstration and arrests related to Palestine Action
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- London, near parliament
- Why
- Protest against the ban on Palestine Action
Defend Our Juries/Protesters
UK Government/Police
Nature of Protest
Defend Our Juries/Protesters
Peaceful protest against the ban on Palestine Action.
UK Government/Police
Violent protest requiring significant police resources.
- Total Arrests
- 890
- Location
- London, near parliament
- Primary Reason for Arrest
- Supporting a banned group
- Banned Group
- Palestine Action
- Date of Protest
- Saturday
- Number Arrested for Assault
- 17