9 h. ago Horror moment Palestine Action activist allegedly attacks cop with SLEDGEHAMMER as female officer felt ‘spine shatter’

THIS is the terrifying moment a Palestine Action protestor allegedly attacks a police officer with a sledgehammer. Police bodycam footage shows the harrowing moment the activist swings the heavy hammer at officers during a break-in at an Israeli defence firm's UK site. A court was told six members of the proscribed organisation wearing red boiler...

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16 h. ago Palestine Action activist hit police officer with sledgehammer, jury told

Six activists are accused of carrying out an attack at Elbit Systems in Bristol last year

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18 h. ago Horror moment woman, 26, is set alight on train as thug yells 'burn alive b****'

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT Bethany MaGee was doused in petrol and set ablaze on the train after she was followed by the man in the seemingly unprovoked attack, leaving her with horrific injuries

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44 h. ago Police to review evidence gathered at Palestine Action protests in NI

No arrests were made under the Terrorism Act at the Belfast and Londonderry events where activists held placards stating support for Palestine Action.

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44 h. ago Home Office official raises alarm that Palestine Action ban could see innocent people criminalised

Palestine Action was proscribed in July after a group of protesters vandalised planes at RAF Brize Norton

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51 h. ago Dozens arrested at London protest in support of Palestine Action

Dozens arrested at London protest in support of Palestine Action  Anadolu Ajansı

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52 h. ago Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, Home Office official says

Exclusive: Member of homeland security group says anti-terrorism Prevent scheme risks being overwhelmed by Palestine advocatesThe anti-terrorism Prevent programme risks being overwhelmed because of the government’s ban on Palestine Action and could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, a member of the Home Office’s homeland security group has warned.The official said there was already confusion among counter-terrorism police, officials and in schools and hospitals as a result of the proscription of the direct action group, which makes being a member of – or showing support for – it a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Palestine Action protests in NI conclude without police intervention

The PSNI stance in Belfast and Londonderry on Saturday contrasted with the Met Police in London where arrests were made at a similar protest.

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65 h. ago Daughter of Holocaust survivor among those arrested at Palestine Action protest

Carolyn Gelenter was one of around 100 protesters who gathered in Tavistock Square Gardens, central London, on Saturday afternoon.

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65 h. ago Holocaust survivor's daughter among those arrested in Palestine Action protest

Around 100 protesters gathered in central London on Saturday afternoon

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65 h. ago Met police arrest 90 protesters demonstrating against Palestine Action ban

Crowds gathered in Tavistock Square on Saturday, with many sitting on the grass holding signs reading: 'I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.'

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66 h. ago London protests LIVE: Police make arrests at central London rally against Palestine Action ban

Today’s event is one of a series of actions taking place in 18 towns and cities between November 18 and 29

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67 h. ago Met police arrest more protesters demonstrating against Palestine Action ban

Crowds gathered in Tavistock Square on Saturday, with many sitting on the grass holding signs reading: 'I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.'

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69 h. ago London protests LIVE: Police arrest protesters at Palestine Action rally in Tavistock Square

Today’s event is one of a series of actions taking place in 18 towns and cities between November 18 and 29

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3 d. ago London protests LIVE: Police brace for Palestine Action supporter rally after powers expanded

Today’s event is one of a series of actions taking place in 18 towns and cities between November 18 and 29

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3 d. ago Palestine Action protesters 'whipped' security guard and 'sprayed him with a fire extinguisher' as group smashed their their way into 'Israeli

Charlotte Head, 29, allegedly whipped guard Angelo Volante as six 'armed and threatening' demonstrators stormed into the Elbit Systems factory in Bristol.

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3 d. ago London Police Arrest Peaceful Protesters for Carrying Signs Supporting Palestine Action

London Police Arrest Peaceful Protesters for Carrying Signs Supporting Palestine Action  Democracy Now!

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3 d. ago Palestine Action activist 'whipped' security guard during attack at Elbit Systems factory, trial hears

Security guard Angelo Volante tells Woolwich Crown Court the activists were ‘armed and threatening us with harm’

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4 d. ago Police say 47 arrested after latest demo in support of banned Palestine Action

Defend Our Juries said demonstrators sat outside the Ministry of Justice building in Westminster on Thursday afternoon.

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4 d. ago Serial rapist Met cop David Carrick is handed his 37th life sentence after being convicted of molesting girl, 12, and raping former partner

'Predatory and controlling' former London cop David Carrick, 50, attacked the 12-year-old girl over two years while he was aged between 14 and 16.

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