Three people were arrested at a protest in support of Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The protest was held in Newcastle city centre on Saturday (October 14) with demonstrators marching down Northumberland Street to Grey’s Monument as the bloody conflict continues.

Police have since confirmed three people were arrested at the event.

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Two were arrested on suspicion of unlawful procession, while another was arrested for being drunk and disorderly.

All three were later released on police bail.

The Northern Echo: Protest held in Newcastle on Saturday (October 14) afternoon in support of Palestine.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Ensuring the safety of the public is our utmost priority and we had an increased presence in Newcastle city centre yesterday (Saturday) to deliver a proportionate policing response to protest activity taking place.

“The vast majority of those attending the scheduled protest did so peacefully.

“Officers arrested two men on suspicion of unlawful procession and another man on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.

“All three men have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.”

An eyewitness told the Echo: “People were shouting ‘hands off him’ and ‘arrested for supporting Palestine’ as officers put cuffs on one protestor.”

The Northern Echo: Protest held in Newcastle on Saturday (October 14) afternoon in support of Palestine.

Protests have been held across the country over the weekend.

In London, a man accused of making racist comments at a pro-Palestine march will appear in court after he was charged with intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Home Secretary Suella Braverman issued a stark warning to demonstrators at pro-Palestine rallies, some of whom she said were involved in glorifying terrorism.

She posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Thank you to police officers who worked so hard yesterday in difficult circumstances to manage tens of thousands of protesters.

The Northern Echo: Protest held in Newcastle on Saturday (October 14) afternoon in support of Palestine.

“Numerous arrests were made as a result of pockets of disorder, violence and hate.

“To all those who saw fit to promote genocide, glorify terrorism and mock the murder of Jewish people, including women and babies – the police are coming for you.”

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It comes after a vigil was held in Durham’s Market Place on Friday (October 13) with crowds draped in Palestinian flags and holding pickets reading “end the violence”, “save Gaza” and “we are humans too”.

Bill Williamson from the County Durham Palestine Solidarity Campaign said: “Our concern is with human life, and in the long term, peace.

“At the moment, we are all dealing with feelings of anger that this is happening, despair at this moment there feels there is no way to stop it and hopelessness that we don't think governments are representing what we feel.”

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