The Metropolitan Police arrested protesters for offences including supporting the banned terror group Palestine Action.

The arrests include six people who were detained for unfurling a banner backing the proscribed group on Westminster Bridge.

But the bulk of the arrests occurred in Trafalgar Square, where protesters held placards showing their support for Palestine Action.

The Metropolitan Police said: “The policing operation in Trafalgar Square has concluded.

“The current arrest total is 493, but we are continuing to process some of those arrested in the final hour so the number may increase further.”

Organisers Defend Our Juries said more than a thousand people had gathered at the central London landmark to hold a mass, silent vigil protesting the proscription while the names of Pa

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