Seven Charged After Clash at Palestine Action Protest in Trafalgar Square
Seven people have been charged following a Palestine Action protest in Trafalgar Square on Monday. The demonstration was originally planned for Parliament Square, but the Metropolitan Police imposed restrictions forcing a venue change.
Protest Turns Rowdy, Police Make 13 Arrests
What started as a peaceful protest quickly escalated into clashes between protesters and police officers. The Met confirmed 13 arrests in total. Of those, seven have now been formally charged, one received a caution, and others were either bailed or released under investigation as inquiries continue.
The Charged: Names and Offences
- Liam Mizrahi, 25 (no fixed address) – charged with racially aggravated public order offence. Remanded to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 24 June.
- Eleanor Simmonds, 31 (no fixed address) – charged with assaulting an emergency worker. Bailed to appear at 1 Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 25 July.
- Lavina Richards, 37, Hackney – charged with two counts of assaulting an emergency worker. Remanded to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 25 June.
- Bipasha Tahsin, 21, Tower Hamlets – charged with assaulting an emergency worker. Bailed to appear at 1 Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 8 July.
- Matthew Holbrook, 59, Hove – charged with breaching protest conditions under Section 14 of the Public Order Act. Bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 21 July.
- Tom Jubert, 40, Hackney – charged for breaching Section 14 protest conditions. Bailed for Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 21 July.
- Hafeza Choudhury, 28, Luton – charged with breaching Section 14 conditions. Bailed for Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 21 July.
In addition, a 31-year-old woman was cautioned for assaulting an emergency worker.
Met Police Speak Out on Protest Enforcement
“While the right to protest is a fundamental part of democracy, we will take action when public order is at risk or when conditions are breached. Officers worked to keep the demonstration safe, and arrests were made only where necessary,” a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.
The police stance underscores their commitment to balancing the right to protest with maintaining law and order amid rising tensions at political demonstrations.
