Held a sign supporting Jews in London - and was arrested on suspicion of terrorism

Five days after the synagogue attack in Manchester, an activist who held a sign supporting British Jews in London was arrested on suspicion of a terrorism offense. He is now suing the police, and the CAA organization accuses them of double standards.

Five days after the attack on the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester, where two members of the Jewish community were killed, an activist named Birbeck was arrested in London for holding a sign supporting British Jews. According to footage from the scene, Birbeck stood calmly holding a sign that read "We stand with the Jews of Britain," while engaging in a quiet debate with pro-Palestinian supporters. He was immediately arrested on suspicion of a terrorism offense, a public order offense, and breach of the peace. Birbeck has filed a lawsuit against the police, demanding that the court rule their conduct unlawful. The CAA organization, which is representing him, accuses the police of double standards. Birbeck described the arrest as "outrageous and baseless," noting that his simple message of solidarity led to unfounded charges.