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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Almost 900 arrested at Palestine Action protest in Parliament Square as hundreds defied ban, police say

Almost 900 people were arrested at a major demonstration in London’s Parliament Square on Saturday as hundreds defied the controversial decision to ban Palestine Action.

The Metropolitan Police said the majority of the 890 arrests were made under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act for supporting the direct action group, which was designated as a proscribed terrorist organisation in July.

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