DrALJONES16h ago

Report: 100s arrested defying Palestine Action ban in London.

"The protesters - many grey-haired & frail - were seen being hauled away, while some were led leaning on crutches. A number of the demonstrators were dressed as Suffragettes".

Former Palestine Action hunger strikers were also present. "Look how many police are here, just for elderly people holding placards. It's a joke. The state is a joke”, said Heba Muraisi.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/over-arrested-hundreds-gather-defy-palestine-action-ban-london

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Over 200 arrested as hundreds gather to defy Palestine Action ban in London

Some 500 people took part in the first mass protest since the group's ban was found to be unlawful

Middle East Eye
Show threadEdwardCam28516h ago
@DrALJONES It is grotesque. The police seem to enjoy arresting old, peaceful people. They have committed no crimes.
Show threadBaron Vonskinnback
@EdwardCam285 @DrALJONES well it is much easier than actually arresting real hardcore criminals, they might actually get hurt if they did that, I guess it would also mean they will probably end up arresting their own family and friends, as most of the violent and hardened criminals nowadays are part of the far right movement the met support, so the met just seems to concentrate on low-hanging fruit and liberal targets to keep their numbers up...
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Show threadspanghero14h ago
@Vonskinnback @EdwardCam285 @DrALJONES If they were after real criminals they'd be arresting each other at a disturbing rate.