Holocaust survivor, 87, questioned by police after laying flowers at Trafalgar Square during Gaza protest
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Holocaust survivor who laid flowers at Gaza protest questioned by police
- Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos, 87, was questioned by London's Metropolitan Police following his participation in a pro-Palestine protest in Trafalgar Square on January 18.
- Mr Kapos, who laid flowers at the square to commemorate Palestinian lives lost in the Israel-Hamas war, is one of nine people summoned for questioning after the protest, during which 77 arrests were made.
- The Met Police allege that protesters violated pre-communicated Public Order Act conditions by moving from Whitehall to Trafalgar Square.
- Mr Kapos, along with supporters, criticised the UK government's response to the conflict, urging condemnation of Israeli actions and an end to military contracts.
- A group of Holocaust survivors and descendants has penned an open letter condemning the police's questioning of Mr Kapos.