Two arrested at Stroud protest calling for Palestine Action ban lift

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 07:54 · Archive

Two demonstrators were arrested at a rally in Stroud calling for the Palestine Action ban to be lifted.

Two demonstrators were arrested during a rally in Stroud town centre calling for the Palestine Action ban to be lifted. Martin Large and David Lambert were taken away in a police van after officers gathered around the protest at the John Marjoram Peace Bench on Stroud High Street. Police had warned protesters that they risked arrest if they displayed signs expressing support for Palestine Action.

Demonstrators sat on the bench holding signs saying 'I oppose genocide I support Palestine Action' whilst others sang, with police monitoring the situation. A Gloucestershire police spokesperson said officers were aware of the planned action and would police it 'in a proportionate manner to best meet the overall needs of our communities'. By noon, all demonstrators and police had left the area and the protest had ended. The demonstration took place as thousands joined a pro-Palestine march in London, where police arrested 20 people.

How it is being reported

• Police called to Palestine Action demonstration in StroudThere are reports that arrests were made, but this has not yet been confirmed by policeGloucestershire Live · 11 Oct, 11:10
• 28 pictures as protesters arrested at rally in Stroud town centre after police swoopPROTESTERS were arrested during a demonstration in Stroud calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be lifted.Wilts & Glos Standard · 10 Oct, 19:40

In this story: Palestine Action · Stroud · Gloucestershire police · London · Martin Large · David Lambert

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