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Met Police Apologizes for Erroneous Arrest of Activist Peter Tatchell at Pro-Palestine Protest

The arrest, stemming from a miscommunication involving protest stewards, has prompted a review of police procedures and raised questions about free speech within solidarity movements.

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Overview

  • Peter Tatchell, a veteran human rights activist, was arrested during a Nakba Day pro-Palestine march in London after being mistakenly identified as a counter-protester.
  • The Metropolitan Police acknowledged the arrest was made in error and confirmed Tatchell was released without charge, pledging to review their handling of the incident.
  • Tatchell alleged that stewards from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign falsely reported him to police for shouting 'Hamas are terrorists,' though the organization denies any involvement in his arrest.
  • The activist carried a placard condemning both Israel's actions in Gaza and Hamas's executions, highlighting his stance on human rights abuses by all parties involved in the conflict.
  • Tatchell also reported being threatened by a minority of protesters before the march began, claiming police failed to intervene despite his safety concerns.