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Metropolitan Police arrest dozens including 94-year-old lawyer outside US Embassy
Original: On Saturday, the fearless # MetropolitanPolice cracked down hard on # terrorism , making dozens of arrests outside the #
London's Metropolitan Police carried out arrests outside the US Embassy on Saturday as part of a counter-terrorism operation, detaining dozens of people. Among those arrested was 94-year-old Margaret Owen, a human rights lawyer and OBE recipient. Critics say the use of terrorism powers against elderly campaigners raises serious concerns about policing of protest and the treatment of peaceful demonstrators.
Why now: The arrest of a 94-year-old human rights lawyer under terrorism powers is drawing widespread criticism and attention.
Metropolitan PoliceMargaret OwenUS Embassy London
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