London Palestine Protest: Police Brutality and the Arrest of Ben Jamal

Pro-Palestine Protest in London: Police Brutality Allegations A pro-Palestine protest in London took an unexpected turn when Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, was violently arrested by Metropolitan Police officers. The incident, which occurred on [Date of protest], sparked outrage among protesters and raised concerns about police tactics. "About four or five police officers jumped on him, dragged him to the ground, violently arrested him, dragged him off," Jamal recounted in an interview with Middle East Eye. He described the arrest as an act of police provocation, stating that the officers' actions were unjustified and excessive. The arrest occurred as protesters marched towards the BBC, a move that was apparently deemed unlawful by police. Jamal's account highlights the tension and potential for escalation during political demonstrations. The full interview can be found on MEE's YouTube channel. The Metropolitan Police have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, but the video footage and Jamal's testimony raise serious questions about the use of force during the protest.