Authorities have arrested over 40 people during a protest in central London. Demonstrators opposed the government's decision to classify the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.

The protests took place in cities across the UK after police reiterated that showing support for the group was a criminal offence

More than 70 people arrested at protests supporting banned Palestine Action - The Metropolitan Police made 42 arrests in central London on Saturday, while there were 16 arrests in Manchester and 13 arrests in Cardiff.