Afghanistan, Sept. 7 -- British police arrested more than 425 protesters during London demonstrations, as clashes erupted outside Parliament over support for the banned activist group Palestine Action.
British police said more than 425 people were arrested during demonstrations in central London, where clashes erupted outside Parliament as protesters rallied in support of the banned group Palestine Action.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the mass arrests on Sunday, noting that many detainees face charges for openly supporting Palestine Action, designated a terrorist organization by the government in July.
Under new counterterrorism legislation, membership in or public endorsement of the group carries penalties of up to 14 years in pris...