Dozens of protesters supporting Palestine Action hunger striker arrested in UK

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by dpaJanuary 25, 2026 at 07:05 PM

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On Saturday, London's Metropolitan Police arrested 86 people at HMP Wormwood Scrubs for aggravated trespass. The protesters were demonstrating in support of a Palestine Action prisoner who is on hunger strike. Police stated the group refused orders to leave the prison grounds, allegedly obstructed staff, threatened officers, and some gained access to a staff entrance. The Ministry of Justice described the escalation of the protest as "deeply concerning," emphasizing that the protesters did not breach security. The arrests followed the group's refusal to disperse and their actions disrupting prison operations.

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UK 60% London ×270% Ministry of Justice 70% Metropolitan Police 80% HMP Wormwood Scrubs ×280% Palestine Action 90%

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protest 90% arrests 80% hunger strike 70% palestine action 70% prison 70% hmp wormwood scrubs 60% aggravated trespass 60% protest escalation 50% metropolitan police 50%