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Woman arrested in Brighton on suspicion of supporting Hamas

A 22 year old has been arrested following a protest in the city last weekend

October 13, 2023 10:23
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Counter terror police in Sussex have arrested a woman on suspicion of supporting a proscribed terror organisation following a pro-Hamas protest in the city.

According to Sussex Police, the arrest was made following an investigation into footage from the event in Brighton last weekend, just one day after Hamas killed hundreds of Israelis in the south of the country.

The woman is believed to have made a speech at the event.

Superintendent Petra Lazar from Sussex Police said: “After reviewing footage from the protest event held in Brighton on Sunday October 8, the matter was investigated by Counter Terrorism Policing South East. We will continue to support them as they conduct their investigation.