More than 200 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London

Arrests and detentions took place at first mass demo since group's ban was ruled unlawful by high court

More than 200 people have been arrested at the first mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Palestine Action since the group's ban was ruled unlawful by the high court.

Hundreds of people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London and presented signs reading: I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action." Hundreds of demonstrators sat on camping chairs and on the ground as they held up their placards on Saturday afternoon. The Metropolitan police said 212 people had been arrested by 4.50pm, with their ages ranging from 27 to 82.