British Transport Police Issues Warning as ‘Block the Tracks’ Protest Planned

British Transport Police issues warning as ‘block the tracks’ protest planned

It said posts on social media had encouraged people to "block the tracks" in protest at Israel detaining activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla

Police issue urgent safety warning amid plans for protesters to ‘block tracks’ tonight

‏British Transport Police are issuing an urgent warning ahead of planned protest activity on the railway network this evening. A spokesperson for BTP said, “Officers are aware of information on social media suggesting protestors may be looking to target the railway network this evening, in response to Israel detaining activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla in the early hours of this morning. “Several protests have been organised to take place at…

British Transport Police are issuing an urgent warning ahead of planned protest activity on the railway network this evening.

Officers say they are aware of information on social media suggesting protesters may be looking to target the railway network this evening, in response to Israel detaining activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla in the early hours of this morning. Several protests have been organised to take place at stations across UK railway network later this evening, with the group asking for activists to “block the tracks”. BTP will be stepping up patrols at…