Several people have been arrested in pro-Palestine protests being held in central London on Saturday.
Thousands took to the streets on Saturday for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) rally in Whitehall, and were met with a heavy police presence.
Protesters held up signs that read “Gaza. Stop the massacre” and “Stop arming Israel”.
A large group of people marched from Trafalgar Square holding a banner that reads “Labour, Tories, BBC. You show Russia’s crimes but hide Israel’s. Why?”
One of the conditions prevents anyone involved in the demonstration from entering a specific area around Portland Place.
The Metropolitan Police has said officers would be stationed near the BBC’s Broadcasting House after preventing plans to gather in Portland Place.
The Met is said to have blocked the march around this location due to its proximity to a synagogue, as per LBC News.
Police have warned protesters who “forced” their way through a police line and are now being held in Trafalgar Square they must disperse.
Some of the demonstrators marched towards the central London landmark breaking through a police line in the process.
The Metropolitan Police said in a post on X: “The group that forced its way through the police line is now held at the north-west corner of Trafalgar Square.
“Anyone in that group should now disperse and leave the area. Anyone remaining in breach of the conditions, or inciting further breaches, will be arrested.”
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