Hundreds of people gathered inside Edinburgh’s Waverley Station earlier tonight to protest against the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Rail travellers suffered some disruption and several passengers had to be escorted on to platforms by officers.

Chants of Free Palestine were heard and some Palestine flags were displayed.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “We’re aware of a small number of protests currently taking place at stations across the network including Edinburgh Waverley.

“Officers will remain highly visible throughout the evening working to keep the railway moving, and we reiterate our warning to protestors not to go on the tracks.”

Earlier today British Transport Police issued an urgent warning ahead of planned protest activity on the railway network.

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