London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Palestine Action, from July 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Nine individuals are on trial at the Old Bailey facing charges of criminal damage, burglary with intent, and violent disorder. They are accused of targeting Instro Precision, a company linked to Elbit Systems, in an early morning raid on June 17, 2024.
Several individuals were arrested during a pro-Palestine march in London. Detentions included those suspected of criminal damage after climbing the Battle of Britain memorial and for displaying support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation.
Several arrests were made during a pro-Palestine protest in central London on Saturday. The Metropolitan Police detained individuals for alleged criminal damage after they climbed the Battle of Britain memorial and for displaying support for a proscribed organisation. Conditions were imposed on the march to minimise disruption.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has called for a three-year emergency brake on private rents, stating that electoral victories push Labour towards a more progressive agenda. He also urged for the revocation of Palestine Action's status as a banned terrorist organisation.
Charges against six activists accused of intimidating jurors during a Palestine Action trial outside Woolwich Crown Court have been dropped. The Crown Prosecution Service discontinued the case, stating there was no realistic prospect of conviction.
Metropolitan Police will deploy officers outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 30 July 2026 to arrest supporters of Palestine Action, a group proscribed in 2025. No related court hearings are scheduled, but police say verbal or visible support for the group is illegal and will lead to charges.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.