British News Agency

According to *The Guardian*, London police arrested more than 440 people during a protest that was expected to be the largest ever against the banned group "Palestine Action".

During a silent vigil organized in support of the group, which has been classified as a terrorist organization by the UK government since July of this year, officers began arresting demonstrators.

The first arrests took place around 1:00 p.m., when seated protesters began writing signs expressing support for "Palestine Action".

Dozens of police officers lined up to arrest members of the group sitting quietly on the square’s pavement.

Organizers said that two hours after the protest began, about a thousand people were sitting holding banners.

The London Metropolitan Police reported that 442 people were arrested during the demonstrations.

The head of the Metropolitan Police Federation said officers overseeing the protests were “emotionally and physically exhausted,” adding, “Enough is enough.”