London police arrest 139 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban

Demonstrations in London and Edinburgh come days before a UK Supreme Court appeal challenging the group's proscription.

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Police arrest 139 during Palestine Action protest

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A total of 139 people have been arrested during a protest in central London in support of Palestine Action, with the majority detained for expressing support for a proscribed organisation, police said.

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London police arrest 139 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban

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Police arrest 139 during Palestine Action protest

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Dozens arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action at protest

Dozens of people have been arrested for expressing support for the proscribed organisation Palestine Action.

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