Arrests reported at Westminster protest over Palestine Action

Key points

• London’s Metropolitan Police said officers arrested dozens at a Westminster Magistrates’ Court rally supporting Palestine Action.
• Defend Our Juries organised the demonstration to coincide with hearings involving people charged with expressing support for the proscribed group.
• The gathering was the first reported Palestine Action protest since Andy Burnham became prime minister and Labour leader earlier this month.
• The number of attendees was not confirmed, although Defend Our Juries said hundreds had gathered outside the court.