A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in Brighton on suspicion of supporting the antisemitic genocidal terrorist group Hamas.
It is understood that the arrest relates to an alleged speech at an anti-Israel protest on Sunday, only one day after Hamas’ barbaric attack in Southern Israel, during which over 1,000 people were murdered.
Superintendent Petra Lazar of 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.
“We are aware that the ongoing conflict in Israel and the border with Gaza is generating public concern and is impacting communities globally and locally, and we extend our support to those affected in Sussex.
“Sussex Police has increased visibility across parts of Sussex to provide an increased presence and reassurance to our local communities.
“We recognise there is the potential for increased tensions and are engaging and working with communities and partners to ensure people feel safe and protected.”
