Seven Charged Following Palestine Action Protest in Trafalgar Square
Seven people have been charged following a Palestine Action protest that took place in Trafalgar Square on Monday, after the Metropolitan Police imposed restrictions on the event’s original location in Parliament Square.
The demonstration, which began peacefully, saw tensions escalate as clashes broke out between protesters and police officers. A total of 13 arrests were made. The Met Police has now confirmed that seven individuals have been formally charged, with one person cautioned and the rest either bailed or released under investigation as enquiries continue.
Charges and Court Appearances
The following individuals have been charged:
- Liam Mizrahi, 25, of no fixed address – charged with a racially aggravated public order offence (Section 4a, Public Order Act). Remanded to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 24 June.
- Eleanor Simmonds, 31, of no fixed address – charged with assaulting an emergency worker. Bailed to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 25 July.
- Lavina Richards, 37, of Elsdale Street, Hackney – charged with two counts of assaulting an emergency worker. Remanded to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 25 June.
- Bipasha Tahsin, 21, of Pinchin Street, Tower Hamlets – charged with assaulting an emergency worker. Bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 8 July.
- Matthew Holbrook, 59, of Somerhill Road, Hove – charged with breaching protest conditions under Section 14 of the Public Order Act. Bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 21 July.
- Tom Jubert, 40, of Chippendale Street, Hackney – charged with breaching Section 14 conditions. Bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 21 July.
- Hafeza Choudhury, 28, of Berkeley Path, Luton – charged with breaching Section 14 conditions. Bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 21 July.
Additionally, a 31-year-old woman received a caution for assaulting an emergency worker.
Police Statement
A Met Police spokesperson said:
“While the right to protest is a fundamental part of democracy, we will take action when public order is at risk or when conditions are breached. Officers worked to keep the demonstration safe, and arrests were made only where necessary.”
