URGENT: Met Police Make Nearly 500 Arrests in London Palestine Action Protest

Breaking News: Met Police Make Nearly 500 Arrests in London Palestine Action Protest The Metropolitan Police have made nearly 500 arrests in central London during protests in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action, with 488 people detained for supporting a banned organization. The demonstrations took place around Trafalgar Square despite calls from ministers and police to postpone them following Thursday's deadly synagogue attack in Manchester. The youngest person arrested was 18 years old, while the oldest was 89. Organizers Defend Our Juries estimated that around 1,000 people participated in the protests. The group Palestine Action was proscribed by the government in July, making it illegal to show support or affiliation with them. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had urged protesters to "respect the grief of British Jews" ahead of the demonstrations. As the situation unfolds, police are working to process the arrested individuals and determine their next steps. The protests have sparked controversy, with some criticizing the government's decision to ban Palestine Action and others condemning the violence that erupted during the demonstration. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*