Massive Attack Frontman Robert Del Naja Arrested at London Palestine Action Protest
Robert Del Naja, the frontman of the band Massive Attack, was among more than 500 individuals arrested during a mass demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London. The protest opposed the UK government's ban on the group Palestine Action, which the High Court recently ruled unlawful and disproportionate. Del Naja, also known as 3D, was detained on suspicion of showing support for a proscribed organization after holding a sign stating his opposition to genocide and support for Palestine Action. Despite acknowledging potential risks to his music career, including travel restrictions, Del Naja stated he felt compelled to attend, describing the police's decision to resume arrests as ridiculous. He characterized Palestine Action's activities as patriotic efforts to prevent war crimes. The Metropolitan Police had previously indicated they might stop arrests following the court ruling but reversed this stance in March. Organizers criticized the continued detentions as authoritarian and surreal, noting that over 2,200 people have been arrested so far for allegedly supporting the group. Del Naja intends to challenge the legality of his arrest in court.
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Massive Attack Frontman Robert Del Naja Arrested at London Palestine Action Protest
Robert Del Naja, the frontman of the band Massive Attack, was among more than 500 individuals arrested during a mass demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London. The protest opposed the UK government's ban on the group Palestine Action, which the High Court recently ruled unlawful and disproportionate. Del Naja, also known as 3D, was detained on suspicion of showing support for a proscribed organization after holding a sign stating his opposition to genocide and support for Palestine Action. Despite acknowledging potential risks to his music career, including travel restrictions, Del Naja stated he felt compelled to attend, describing the police's decision to resume arrests as ridiculous. He characterized Palestine Action's activities as patriotic efforts to prevent war crimes. The Metropolitan Police had previously indicated they might stop arrests following the court ruling but reversed this stance in March. Organizers criticized the continued detentions as authoritarian and surreal, noting that over 2,200 people have been arrested so far for allegedly supporting the group. Del Naja intends to challenge the legality of his arrest in court.
The Guardian