Greta Thunberg arrested over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard at London protest

Published on Dec 23, 2025 08:49 pm IST

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, 22, was arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest in London 

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A handout photograph taken on and released by Prisoners for Palestine in London on December 23, 2025 shows Swedish activist Greta Thunberg before her arrest by Police officers outside the offices of Aspen Insurance at Plantation Place on Fenchurch Street. London police on Tuesday arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg at a demonstration in support of pro-Palestinian hunger strikers, Palestinian activist groups said. "Greta Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act at the Prisoners for Palestine lock-on protest," Prisoners for Palestine said in a statement.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 23, 2025 08:49 pm IST

A handout photograph taken on and released by Prisoners for Palestine in London on December 23, 2025 shows Swedish activist Greta Thunberg before her arrest by Police officers outside the offices of Aspen Insurance at Plantation Place on Fenchurch Street. London police on Tuesday arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg at a demonstration in support of pro-Palestinian hunger strikers, Palestinian activist groups said. "Greta Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act at the Prisoners for Palestine lock-on protest," Prisoners for Palestine said in a statement.(AFP)

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A handout photograph taken on and released by Prisoners for Palestine in London on December 23, 2025 shows Swedish activist Greta Thunberg before her arrest by Police officers outside the offices of Aspen Insurance at Plantation Place on Fenchurch Street. London police on Tuesday arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg at a demonstration in support of pro-Palestinian hunger strikers, Palestinian activist groups said. "Greta Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act at the Prisoners for Palestine lock-on protest," Prisoners for Palestine said in a statement. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 23, 2025 08:49 pm IST

A handout photograph taken on and released by Prisoners for Palestine in London on December 23, 2025 shows Swedish activist Greta Thunberg before her arrest by Police officers outside the offices of Aspen Insurance at Plantation Place on Fenchurch Street. London police on Tuesday arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg at a demonstration in support of pro-Palestinian hunger strikers, Palestinian activist groups said. "Greta Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act at the Prisoners for Palestine lock-on protest," Prisoners for Palestine said in a statement. (AFP)

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In this photo, released by 'Prisoners for Palestine' on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, climate activist Greta Thunberg, center, sits in front of offices of Aspen Insurance in London, England, during a protest to support the Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike in prison.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 23, 2025 08:49 pm IST

In this photo, released by 'Prisoners for Palestine' on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, climate activist Greta Thunberg, center, sits in front of offices of Aspen Insurance in London, England, during a protest to support the Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike in prison.(AP)

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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg sits inside a police van, according to solicitors acting on her behalf, as she was arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest for holding a sign that said she supported prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025. (via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 23, 2025 08:49 pm IST

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg sits inside a police van, according to solicitors acting on her behalf, as she was arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest for holding a sign that said she supported prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025. (via REUTERS)

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A police officer takes away a sign that Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was holding during a pro-Palestinian protest that says she supports prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025.(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 23, 2025 08:49 pm IST

A police officer takes away a sign that Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was holding during a pro-Palestinian protest that says she supports prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025.(via REUTERS)

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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg sits inside a police van, according to solicitors acting on her behalf, as she was arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest for holding a sign that said she supported prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 23, 2025 08:49 pm IST

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg sits inside a police van, according to solicitors acting on her behalf, as she was arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest for holding a sign that said she supported prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025(via REUTERS)

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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg speaks to a police officer during a pro-Palestinian protest as she holds a sign that says she supports prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025. (via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 23, 2025 08:49 pm IST

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg speaks to a police officer during a pro-Palestinian protest as she holds a sign that says she supports prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025. (via REUTERS)

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A police officer takes away a sign that Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was holding during a pro-Palestinian protest that says she supports prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025. (via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 23, 2025 08:49 pm IST

A police officer takes away a sign that Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was holding during a pro-Palestinian protest that says she supports prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025. (via REUTERS)

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