City of London Police said a 22-year-old woman has been arrested for displaying a placard in support of proscribed organisation, Palestine Action, contrary to Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
In a video shared by the Prisoners for Palestine protest group, Ms Thunberg can be seen holding a sign reading “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide” at a demonstration outside the central London offices of Aspen Insurance.
The group claimed they targeted the company on Tuesday morning because they provide services to Israeli-linked defence firm Elbit Systems.
Two activists sprayed red paint over the front of the building before police arrived and made arrests.
The Swedish activist was at the rally in London in support of a number of members of the banned group who are currently in prison on remand and have been on hunger strike for a number of weeks.
At least three of those taking part have now ended their hunger strike as their health deteriorated, but others are continuing to strike.
A City of London Police spokesperson said: “At around 7am this morning, hammers and red paint were used to damage a building on Fenchurch Street.
“A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. They glued themselves nearby and specialist officers are working to release them, and bring them into police custody.
“A little while later, a 22-year-old woman also attended the scene.
“She has been arrested for displaying an item (in this case a placard) in support of a proscribed organisation (in this case Palestine Action) contrary to Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000.”
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