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Greta Thunberg Detained, Later Freed on Bail at London Protest

Police say the case involves a banner deemed support for the proscribed group Palestine Action under terrorism legislation.

Overview

  • Thunberg, 22, was detained by City of London Police during a protest outside Aspen Insurance and was released on bail hours later, according to La Jornada.
  • The demonstration was organized by Prisoners for Palestine in solidarity with jailed Palestine Action members on hunger strike.
  • Police reported separate arrests of a man and a woman on suspicion of criminal damage after red paint was sprayed on the Aspen Insurance building.
  • Palestine Action was designated a terrorist organisation earlier this year, and supporters say two hunger strikers have reached 52 days without food and are in critical condition.
  • Authorities have not publicly identified those detained as investigations and charging decisions continue, with the government saying detention and bail are matters for the courts.