British police have detained six individuals suspected of planning to disrupt the London Stock Exchange

The group, believed to be aligned with Palestine Action, intended to hamper the Exchange's operations by locking themselves to entrance points using chains and a ladder.

These significant arrests follow a two-month undercover media probe by the Daily Express, which provided crucial information to authorities on Friday.

Detective Superintendent Sian Thomas acknowledged the rapid police response to prevent serious consequences from the action planned for Monday.

Coordination with various UK forces is ongoing to handle potential disruptions throughout the week.

Despite this plot, it's important to note that the Exchange, operating electronically since 1986, doesn't host physical trading.

The Exchange has withheld comments, while the suspects, arrested early Sunday and including individuals from Liverpool, London, and Brighton, are being held in custody.