More than 200 arrested at London protest backing banned group

AP News — Apr 11, 17:26 PM

London police have arrested more than 200 people during a protest against the ban on the group Palestine Action.

The government has labeled the group a terrorist organization.

On Saturday, police detained 212 protesters aged 27 to 82 for supporting the group.

Britain’s High Court ruled in February that the ban was unlawful but kept it in place while the government appeals.

The protest, organized by Defend Our Juries, drew hundreds to Trafalgar Square.

Some held signs supporting Palestine Action.

Protesters criticized police for arresting elderly participants.