Pakistan, April 13 -- More than 500 people were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest in London, as demonstrators gathered in support of the activist group Palestine Action.

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According to international media reports, the protest took place at Trafalgar Square, where a sit-in style demonstration was held. Police moved in to disperse the crowd, removing activists from the area while other demonstrators continued clapping and chanting slogans in solidarity.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a total of 523 individuals, aged between 18 and 87, were taken into custody. Authorities said the arrests were carried out under counter-terrorism legislation, citing concerns ove...