Police prevented demonstrators gathering outside Broadcasting House because of its close proximity to a synagogue and a risk there could be “serious disruption” as congregants attend services on the Jewish holy day.
A group of protesters later attempted to march from the rally but were stopped by police a short distance away at Trafalgar Square.
Police held a group back and minor scuffles broke out. The square was later blocked off by police vans and officers, preventing them from leaving.
Demonstrators were then told to disperse and leave the area. “Anyone remaining in breach of the conditions, or inciting further breaches, [would] be arrested.” said the force in a post on X.
However, 20 to 30 people remained in Trafalgar Square and have been or are in the process of being arrested.
A smaller counter protest involving pro-Israel supporters also took place near Whitehall while other pro-Palestinian protesters held demonstrations in Belfast and Londonderry.
