Protesters were arrested by police at a demonstration in Westminster organised by Defend Our Juries, who police say were in support of Palestine Action.

The majority of those arrested at yesterday’s protest were in support of the proscribed group, which is an offence under the Terrorism Act.

However, a “significant” number of arrests were made after the protest turned violent, with several police officers assaulted, leading to 17 arrested on suspicion of assaulting police officers.

857 people were arrested under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT) on suspicion of showing support for Palestine Action, with a further 33 people arrested on suspicion of other offences including assaults on police officers.

Following the arrests, police say that 341 people were released on bail if

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