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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Police have ‘no choice’ but to arrest Palestine Action supporters, Met chief says

Protesters pictured in Parliament Square last month - (AFP/Getty)

Policing protests in London will cost at least £10m this month, the Metropolitan Police have revealed ahead of a weekend of action, including a major rally in support of Palestine Action.

Deputy assistant commissioner Ade Adelekan has said the force has “no choice” but to arrest protesters who defy terror laws by showing support for the banned group.

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