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In a remarkable turn of events, British police foiled a Palestine Action plan to disrupt the London Stock Exchange. The Metropolitan Police announced on Sunday that six people were arrested for attempting to disturb the famous banking institution.
Six arrested over alleged pro-Palestine activists’ plot to disrupt Stock Exchange (Photo: Bracknell News)
Pro-Palestine Activists Arrested in London Stock Exchange Disruption Scheme
The Daily Express’s two-month undercover investigation alerted the police. A reporter masquerading as a group member discovered the organization’s stock market demonstration plan. By chaining themselves by the neck to entrances and utilizing a ladder above revolving doors, they hoped to prevent the exchange from opening and disrupting work all day.
Detective Superintendent Sian Thomas said, “We believe this group was ready to carry out a disruptive and damaging stunt which could have had serious implications had it been carried out.”
Thomas thanked the Daily Express for their vital information but noted the limited time for intervention since the material was submitted on Friday afternoon.
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Authorities Gear Up for Potential Disruptions
Thomas said, “Mindful of the suggestion that this was one part of a planned week of action, we are in contact with the City of London Police as well as other forces across the UK to ensure that appropriate resources are in place to deal with any disruption in the coming days.”
Although the plotters intended to disrupt trading, the London Stock Exchange hasn’t had a physical trading floor since 1986 and trades entirely electronically. Currently, the exchange won’t comment. A 31-year-old male and two women (aged 28 and 26) in Liverpool, a 29-year-old woman and a 23-year-old guy in London, and a 27-year-old man in Brighton on the south coast were arrested early Sunday morning.
As the investigation proceeds, the police are working with other authorities to prepare for possible interruptions in the coming days.
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