200 protesters arrested in London as hundreds stage rally in support of Palestine Action

LONDON, UK - AUGUST 9: Some 200 protesters have been arrested in London as hundreds of people on Saturday held a demonstration in support of Palestine Action.Gathering in Parliament Square, hundreds of people are demonstrating in support of Gaza and Palestine Action, a group the British government banned last month.Carrying Palestinian flags, many protesters also carried signs reading: "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action."During the demonstration, organized by the Defend Our Juries group, the crowd also shouted pro-Palestine slogans.It came after more than 500 people expressed their wish to attend the rally.During the rally, with heavy police presence, dozens of protesters were arrested by Metropolitan Police officers.Later, the police confirmed that they had arrested 200 people in Parliament Square, adding "with more to follow.""As of 15.40hrs (1440GMT) the number of arrests for showing support for a proscribed organization was 200 with more to follow," the police said on X."While many of those remaining in the Square are media and onlookers, there are still people holding placards supporting Palestine Action," Metropolitan Police said in its earlier statement. (Footage by Yunus Dalgıç /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)