Three arrested in Edinburgh under Terrorism Act for supporting proscribed organisation

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 21st Jul 2025

Three men have been arrested in Edinburgh under the Terrorism Act 2000 for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organisation.

Police say a 58-year-old man was arrested near the Scottish Parliament around 1.30pm on Monday after displaying a sign in support of the banned group.

Two other men, aged 78 and 60, were arrested at a pro-Palestine protest in the city on Saturday in connection with the same offence.

All three men will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

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