mar 9, 2024 - Gaza Ceasefire Protest: London

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Tens of thousands of people have marched in central London calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The demonstration, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), made its way from Hyde Park Corner to the US Embassy in Nine Elms.

It was the 10th pro-Palestinian march in central London since Israel started its campaign in Gaza following the 7 October attacks on Israel by Hamas.

Singer Charlotte Church was seen at the front of the march as it set off.

The Welsh singer, who has been a vocal campaigner, said she had joined to "show solidarity" with Palestinians "for all that they are suffering through".

During the course of the event, Metropolitan Police officers arrested four people on suspicion of public order offences, including for chanting offensive slogans or holding an offensive placard, while one man was arrested for assault.

A further man was also arrested for assault "during an altercation between protesters and counter-protesters in order to prevent a breach of the peace" but he was later de-arrested, the Met added.

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