London police detain ~500 protestors

London police arrested nearly 500 people who participated in a demonstration in support of the Palestine Action movement, which was included on the list of banned organizations in Britain. The event took place as part of protests against Israel's policy toward Palestine. According to reports, organizers of the demonstration called for an end to military actions in the region and support for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Police arrested participants and put them on record, while stating the need to maintain public order and safety on the premises. In response, representatives of the authorities expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the law enforcement agencies and accused them of restricting the right to peaceful assemblies.