{
  "id": 10209101,
  "title": "Massive Attack singer arrested during pro-Palestine protest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/massive-attack-singer-arrested-during-pro-palestine-protest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T12:08:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/09/27/massive-attack-singer-arrested-during-pro-palestine-protest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack was arrested on Saturday during a pro-Palestine protest in Liverpool, England. The singer held a sign that read, \"I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action\" while outside the Labour Party Conference venue. A video of his arrest showed police officers asking him to leave for allegedly committing an offence. Del Naja argued that under UK law, it is an offence to aid and abet genocidal war crimes, and that Palestine Action is a proscribed group. The police then arrested him for supporting a proscribed organisation. Earlier, Del Naja had posted a video with Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori and human rights barrister Michael Mansfield, urging British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to deproscribe Palestine Action. The trio highlighted how desperate citizens are being arrested, prosecuted and jailed for terrorism, even for holding placards peacefully or dismantling lethal drones destined for Gaza. Massive Attack has been vocal supporters of the Palestinian cause, calling for a Gaza ceasefire and backing campaigns critical of Israel's military actions. In July, Del Naja and bandmate Grant Marshall were barred from performing in Singapore for displaying a Palestinian flag. In 2025, Massive Attack helped establish an alliance for musicians and artists speaking out about Israel's actions in Gaza, with Del Naja among over 200 people arrested during a demonstration in London supporting Palestine Action.",
  "summary": "Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja was arrested following a pro-Palestine protest in Liverpool, England, on Saturday. The singer was arrested after holding a sign that read, “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action ”, outside the Labour Party Conference venue. The event begins in Liverpool on Sunday. A video of Del Naja's arrest was shared on Instagram by British activist group Defend Our…",
  "key_points": [
    "Massive Attack singer Robert Del Naja arrested in Liverpool protest",
    "Held sign reading \"I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action\"",
    "Charged with supporting proscribed organization Palestine Action"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Massive Attack singer arrested during pro-Palestine protest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/massive-attack-singer-arrested-during-pro-palestine-protest-10210019",
        "published": "2026-09-27T12:08:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}