London police arrest over 440 protesters over support for banned Palestine Action 

The arrests include six people who were detained for unfurling a banner backing the proscribed group on Westminster Bridge

Protesters supporting Palestine Action took over Trafalgar Square in London Picture: Maja Smiejkowska/PA

At least 442 people have been arrested over pro-Palestine protests in London, which are taking place in defiance of calls by politicians and police bosses to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

The London Metropolitan Police arrested protesters for offences including supporting the banned terror group Palestine Action.