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Umer Khalid Ends Prison Hunger and Thirst Strike After ICU Treatment

The 22-year-old Palestine Action–linked detainee halted his protest following organ failure concerns, with questions persisting over prison care and lengthy pre-trial detention.

Overview

  • Khalid ended his 17-day hunger strike and three-day refusal of fluids on Sunday after being treated in intensive care for life‑threatening deterioration, including reported organ failure.
  • A meeting with Wormwood Scrubs governor Amy Frost led to restored access to previously withheld mail and clothing, and the lifting of restrictions on visits, supporters said.
  • The Ministry of Justice said detainees are managed under longstanding healthcare policy with regular medical checks and hospital transfer when appropriate.
  • Police arrested 86 demonstrators outside Wormwood Scrubs over the weekend, saying some blocked staff access and entered a staff entrance area of a prison building.
  • Khalid remains on pre-trial remand over alleged damage at RAF Brize Norton, has limb‑girdle muscular dystrophy that doctors say heightens risk, and is scheduled for trial in January 2027.