Thousands march for Palestine in London, 20 arrested

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 17:43 · Archive

Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched through London, with police making 20 arrests including for criminal damage at a war memorial.

Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered on the Embankment on Saturday and marched to Whitehall for a rally, many wearing keffiyehs and carrying Palestinian flags. The march was organised by the Palestine Coalition, which includes the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War, and other organisations.

The Metropolitan Police made 20 arrests during the event. Six were for criminal damage after climbing onto the Battle of Britain memorial on Victoria Embankment. Two people were arrested for displaying placards supporting Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation. Two were arrested for refusing to remove face coverings when asked by police, with additional arrests for other public order offences including one for a racially aggravated Section 5 offence, one for assault on police, and one for threats to kill.

The Met had imposed conditions on the march, requiring protesters to use specific routes and warning that those deliberately concealing their identities with face coverings could be arrested. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Carl Galvin said the timing, close to the third anniversary of the terror attack on Israel, meant the event had potential for greater impact on communities than previous national marches.

Meanwhile a counter-protest by Stop The Hate with about 30 people gathered outside New Scotland Yard. As the main march passed, the counter-protesters chanted 'Shame on you' but were drowned out by the larger group. The groups were separated by metal barriers and police officers. The main protest proceeded largely peacefully aside from the clashes at the memorial.

How it is being reported

• Several arrests made as thousands descend on London for pro-Palestine protestSeveral arrests have been made so far, the Metropolitan Police said.Evening Standard · 10 Oct, 17:19
• Protesters climb war memorial as arrests made at London Palestine marchSeveral people have been arrested at a pro-Palestine march in London, including protesters suspected of criminal damage after climbing onto a war memorial.This Is Local London · 10 Oct, 17:14
• Several arrests made as thousands descend on London for pro-Palestine protestSeveral arrests have been made so far, the Metropolitan Police said.Evening Standard · 10 Oct, 15:56
• Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters begin march through LondonDemonstrators, many wearing keffiyehs, and some with Palestine flags, started gathering on the Embankment at midday.Evening Standard · 10 Oct, 13:32

In this story: Palestine Coalition · Metropolitan Police · Palestine Action · Stop The Hate · London · Whitehall · Battle of Britain memorial

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