"Three people have been arrested as protesters and counter-protesters have assembled on separate sides of the River Thames for the al-Quds day demonstration in central London, police said. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it has arrested three people so far, one for showing support for a proscribed organisation, one for dangerous driving and a third for threatening and abusive behaviour."
"Scores of people began arriving from 1pm, many holding Palestine flags and banners, some reading Free Palestine and No to Israeli occupation. Pictures of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were also held up, some accompanied by the message Choose the right side of history."
"The annual al-Quds day demonstration in London had drawn criticism over apparent backing for the Iranian regime after its organisers expressed support for the country's late leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei."
Al-Quds day demonstrations took place in central London with hundreds of attendees holding Palestine flags and banners. The Metropolitan Police arrested three individuals: one for supporting a proscribed organisation, one for dangerous driving, and one for threatening and abusive behaviour. Hundreds of police officers were deployed to manage the event. Protesters displayed images of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei alongside messages about choosing the right side of history. A counter-protest was also organized by Stop The Hate and The Lion Guard of Iran group. The annual demonstration has faced criticism regarding apparent backing for the Iranian regime.
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