Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 25, 2026 at 08:42 AM

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On January 25, 2026, police made mass arrests at a protest outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs in London. The demonstration was held in support of Umer Khalid, a detainee on hunger strike who has now refused water. Khalid is protesting charges related to Palestine Action, a group designated as a 'terrorist' organization by the British government, a label the group disputes. The protest was described as peaceful prior to the arrests. The reason for the arrests was not specified in the article.

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NewsFeedPolice 40% UK 50% London 60% HMP Wormwood Scrubs 70% British government 70% Palestine Action 80% Umer Khalid 90%

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mass arrests 90% hunger strike 80% protest 80% detainee 70% umer khalid 70% palestine action 60% hmp wormwood scrubs 60% london prison 50% terrorism 50%

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