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Six pro-Palestinian activists arrested for plotting to disrupt London Stock Exchange

British authorities apprehended six Palestine Action members suspected of plotting to shut down the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

14 January 2024 · 22:06 UTC

The Metropolitan Police asserted that the individuals intended to execute their plan on Monday, aiming to halt the exchange's operations. Arrests took place in Liverpool, London, and Brighton.

Detective Superintendent Sian Thomas stressed the severity of the plot's potential impact. All six suspects are in police custody, while the LSE has yet to respond to the incident.