Dozens of people supporting Palestine Action arrested outside prison

WorldPolitics
25 Jan 2026 • 6:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Eighty-six individuals were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass following a protest at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London.
  • The demonstrators breached the prison grounds while protesting in support of a Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike.
  • Police reported that the group refused to leave, allegedly blocked prison staff, and issued threats towards officers, with some entering a staff entrance area.
  • The Ministry of Justice described the incident as “deeply concerning” and “unacceptable” - though confirmed prison security was not compromised.
  • The protest is understood to be in support of Umer Khalid, identified as the last participant in the Prisoners for Palestine hunger strike campaign.

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