In recent weeks, protesters have disrupted filming at various locations across London. They have done so solely because an actress [Gal Gadot] involved in the production is Israeli.
On Wednesday, 28 May officers were deployed to a filming location in Westminster to identify suspects wanted in connection with offences at earlier protests and to deal with any new offences.
Five people were arrested for harassment and offences under Section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act which deals with wrongfully and unlawfully obstructing access to a workplace.
Two of the arrests relate to incidents at previous protests while three relate to offences that took place today.
Superintendent Neil Holyoak, who oversaw today’s policing operation, said: “While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality.
“We have been in discussions with the production company to understand the impact of the protests on their work and on any individuals involved.
“I hope today’s operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London.”
Those who were arrested remain in custody.
The original announcement can be found here.
