A 94-year-old Jewish barrister was arrested at a pro-Palestine rally in the United Kingdom after she voiced support for Palestine Action, organisers of the demonstration said.
The arrest occurred during a public demonstration in which participants were protesting in solidarity with Palestinians. Palestine Action is an activist group referenced by those at the rally; organisers said the arrest followed the elderly barrister's open expression of support for the group.
The woman’s advanced age and her professional background as a barrister were highlighted by rally organisers, who said her detention underscored tensions around the policing of protests. Local authorities have not released detailed public statements about the circumstances of the arrest.
The incident has drawn comment on the handling of demonstrations involving elder participants and long-standing legal figures, raising questions about balancing public order and the right to peaceful protest. Further information about any charges or legal proceedings was not immediately available.