The Metropolitan Police have made six arrests during a Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) march in central London today. The arrests were made for a variety of offences, including violations of the Public Order Act, according to officials.
The demonstration, organised by the PSC, drew a significant number of protesters to the city centre. Police maintained a visible presence throughout the event, monitoring the situation and ensuring public safety.
While the majority of participants demonstrated peacefully, law enforcement intervened in several instances. The exact nature of the offences leading to the arrests has not been specified, but they fall under the broad category of public order violations.
The Public Order Act gives police powers to manage protests and public gatherings, including the authority to arrest individuals who engage in disorderly behaviour, incite violence, or cause alarm or distress to others.
This march is one of several pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have taken place in London and other major cities worldwide in recent months. These events have often sparked debates about free speech, public safety, and the balance between the right to protest and maintaining order.
Authorities continue to process those arrested, and further details may be released as the investigation progresses.
