Ten charged after Palestine protest chaos in Whitehall
Protesters Break Agreement
Ten people now face charges after tearing up protest rules during a Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) rally on Saturday, 18 January 2025. Despite clear police conditions to keep protests peaceful and static in Whitehall—especially to avoid disturbing Jewish worshippers on their sacred Saturday—protesters tried to march outside agreed areas. This blatant breach targeted sensitive locations near synagogues, sparking police action.
Who’s Been Hit With Charges?
The charged individuals, due in Westminster Magistrates’ Court shortly, range in age from 20 to 78 and come from across London and the UK:
- Angela Zelter, 73, Knighton, Powys
- Tessa Roe-Stanton, 20, Breakspears Road SE4
- Monday Rosenfeld, 21, Rhodeswell Road E14
- Starr Thomas, 20, Breakspears Road SE4
- Colin Weedon, 78, Richborne Terrace SW8
- Christian Adair, 23, Adelaide Avenue SE4
- Matthew Brennan, 44, Church Road, St George, Bristol
- David Ok, 40, Teignmouth Road NW2
- Piers Corbyn, 77, East Street SE17
- Christopher Nineham, 62, Daling Way E3
More Scoops: Ongoing Police Crackdown
Meanwhile, three men aged 61, 73, and 75 are voluntarily attending interviews under caution at a Central London police station, suspected of coordinating the protest breaches. Out of 82 arrests, 24 have been bailed, but 48 remain in custody as investigations steam ahead.
Police Speak Out
Commander Adam Slonecki, leading the operation, slammed the protests:
“Yesterday we saw a deliberate effort, including by protest organisers, to breach conditions and attempt to march out of Whitehall. This was a serious escalation in criminality, and officers have worked tirelessly to address these actions.”
Police are combing through CCTV, social media clips, and bodycam footage to nail down further culprits.
Officer Safety Update
Thankfully, no officers suffered serious injuries, though three were spat at and one physically assaulted. All affected officers are receiving support as the force cracks down hard.
Call to the Public
The Metropolitan Police urge anyone with info on the protest chaos to come forward. The full investigation is ongoing, and more arrests could be on the horizon.
