apr 10, 2024 - 5 Arrested Over MoD Graffiti

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Five people have arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters sprayed red paint on the walls of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in central London.

Youth Demand and Palestine Action, who staged a protest outside Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's home on Tuesday, said they were behind the action.

They would no longer accept the UK helping to arm Israel, the groups said.

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the Armed Forces "can't and won't be intimidated".

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he said those inside the MoD "stand up to dictators & terrorists every day - patriots, many of whom put their lives at risk to protect us all".

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