Greta Thunberg Arrested in London Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Placard
A fresh controversy has emerged around Greta Thunberg after the well-known Swedish activist was arrested in central London during an early-morning pro-Palestinian demonstration. The incident has quickly drawn attention, not just because of who was involved, but because of the legal grounds under which the arrest was made and the wider political tensions surrounding the protest.
The demonstration took place on Fenchurch Street in the City of London and was organised in support of Palestine Action activists who are currently on hunger strike while in prison. According to protest organisers, the action was meant to highlight what they describe as the deteriorating health of several imprisoned activists and to pressure the UK government to intervene. By the time Thunberg arrived at the scene, police were already present following reports that red paint and hammers had been used to damage a nearby office building.
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Video footage shared online showed Thunberg holding a placard reading, “I support the Palestine Action prisoners” and “I oppose genocide.” City of London Police later confirmed that a 22-year-old woman had been arrested for displaying a placard in support of a proscribed organisation, which in this case was Palestine Action. The arrest was made under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000, a law that makes it a criminal offence to support or express support for banned groups. She was later released on bail, with further inquiries still ongoing.
Police also said two other protesters had been arrested earlier on suspicion of criminal damage after allegedly gluing themselves near the building. Specialist officers were brought in to safely remove them before they were taken into custody. The building targeted during the protest was said by organisers to house offices linked to an insurance firm that provides services to companies connected to Israeli defence interests, a claim that has been central to Palestine Action’s campaigns.
This protest comes amid growing concern over a hunger strike that began in early November. Several imprisoned activists have reportedly been taken to hospital in recent weeks, including individuals whose health was said to have declined rapidly. Supporters have described the detainees as political prisoners and have accused authorities of ignoring their medical and legal situation. Lawyers representing the hunger strikers have also taken formal steps toward legal action against the government.
Greta Thunberg, who first gained global recognition as a teenage climate activist, has increasingly spoken out on geopolitical and human rights issues. In recent months, she has become a prominent figure in pro-Palestinian demonstrations across Europe. Following her arrest, debate has intensified around freedom of protest, the use of counter-terrorism laws, and the boundaries of political expression in the UK.
As investigations continue, the case is likely to remain in the spotlight, raising difficult questions about protest rights, national security laws, and the role of high-profile activists in politically charged movements.
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