More than 100 gather at London protest as police make arrests

More than 100 people gathered outside the US embassy in Battersea on Saturday to protest the proscription of Palestine Action, and police began making arrests, according to an account of the demonstration. The number of arrests and what happened to those detained were not reported. Before the protest, the Metropolitan Police warned that people expressing support for the proscribed group could be arrested. Commander Adam Slonecki said enforcement could also apply to people officers considered key organizers or those giving instructions or logistical support. He described the planned operation as robust and urged people to reconsider attending. The demonstration was organized by Defend Our Juries, which said the protests opposed Palestine Action’s proscription. Participants held signs reading, “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.” The group said it had chosen US government locations because it claims the ban was intended to appease President Donald Trump. That explanation is the organizers’ stated rationale. Defend Our Juries also planned a demonstration outside the US consulate in Edinburgh. Police warned that people attending there could face arrest even if they did...