URGENT: Met Police Make Record 499 Arrests in London Palestine Action Protest

BREAKING NEWS: Met Police Make Record 499 Arrests in London Palestine Action Protest The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that at least 493 people have been arrested in central London during protests in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action. The arrests took place on Saturday, with demonstrations organized by Defend Our Juries. The mass arrests come despite calls from ministers and police to postpone the protests following Thursday's deadly synagogue attack in Manchester. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had urged protesters to "respect the grief of British Jews". Protesters were demonstrating against the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action, making it illegal to show any support or affiliation with the group. Organizers Defend Our Juries claim around 1,000 people took part in the demonstrations. The immediate impact of the arrests is significant, with many protesters being taken into custody. The police operation has brought a halt to the demonstrations, but it remains unclear what will happen next for those arrested and the future of Palestine Action's supporters. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*