UK musician among hundreds arrested during Palestine Action protest

WorldPolitics
12 Apr 2026 • 2:34 AM MYT
The Independent
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UK musician among hundreds arrested during Palestine Action protest

  • Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja was arrested in central London on suspicion of showing support for a proscribed organisation.
  • Del Naja, also known as 3D, was detained at a mass protest in Trafalgar Square against the ban on Palestine Action, holding a sign that read “I Oppose Genocide, I Support Palestine Action”.
  • He was carried away by police officers after stating he believed his arrest was unlawful.
  • Prior to his arrest, Del Naja told the Press Association he considered Palestine Action's activities patriotic and was prepared to challenge any arrest in court.
  • The Metropolitan Police confirmed 212 arrests were made at the demonstration, all on suspicion of showing support for a proscribed organisation.

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