URGENT: Met Police Make Over 490 Arrests in London Palestine Action Protest Crackdown

Breaking News: Met Police Make Over 490 Arrests in London Palestine Action Protest Crackdown The Metropolitan Police have made over 490 arrests in central London during protests in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action, with most detainees held for supporting a banned organization. The arrests took place around Trafalgar Square, where an estimated 1,000 people gathered to demonstrate. The youngest person arrested was 18 years old, while the oldest was 89. Police removed protesters from the area, bringing the demonstrations to a halt. Protests went ahead despite pleas from ministers and police to postpone them following Thursday's deadly synagogue attack in Manchester. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had urged protesters to "respect the grief of British Jews". The group Palestine Action was proscribed by the government in July, making it illegal to show support or affiliation with the organization. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available. The Met Police have confirmed that 488 arrests were made for supporting a proscribed organization, and investigations are ongoing. Defend Our Juries, the organizers of the protests, said around 1,000 people participated in demonstrations around Trafalgar Square. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*