Activists arrested on suspicion of contempt after London court protest

Eleven arrested after holding placards outside court that judge said could be interpreted as influencing a jury

A group of 11 activists have been arrested on suspicion of contempt of court after they held up placards outside a crown court.

Police officers began detaining the protesters, who were standing on the pavement at English Grounds outside Southwark crown court in central London, on Tuesday morning after being given directions by a judge.