Published on, Sept. 7 -- September 7, 2025 1:35 PM

British police arrested around 425 people during a major protest in central London, where demonstrators gathered to show support for Palestine Action, a group recently banned under anti-terrorism laws. Officers reported multiple clashes as arrests were made for offences ranging from assaulting police officers to openly supporting the proscribed organisation, which now carries severe legal consequences.

The UK government outlawed Palestine Action in July after some members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged military planes. The group has also targeted defence companies with links to Israel, accusing Britain of aiding alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Authorities argue the ba...