SIX ACTIVISTS were arrested yesterday over an alleged plot to "disrupt" the
The Met said the activists from the Palestine Action group were allegedly intending to target the exchange by "causing damage and 'locking on'
in an effort to prevent the building opening for trading".
The police force said the investigation started after the Daily Express handed information about the alleged plot to the force on Friday.
The six individuals, who remain unnamed, were arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to cause criminal damage.
All six will remain in custody.
Detective Superintendent
"Having only been provided with the material on Friday afternoon we had limited time to act.
"Mindful of the suggestion that this was one part of a planned week of action, we are in contact with the
A spokesperson for Palestine Action told City A.M. the exchange "raises billions of pounds" for
"Our direct action campaign will not be deterred," they said.
The
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