A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of supporting proscribed organisation Hamas at a protest event.
Counter-Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said the woman was arrested on Thursday under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
It comes after an investigation was launched focusing on a speech made by a woman at the protest in Brighton on Sunday.
Superintendent Petra Lazar from Sussex Police said: ‘After reviewing footage from the protest event held in Brighton on Sunday October 8, the matter was investigated by Counter Terrorism Policing South East. We will continue to support them as they conduct their investigation.
‘We are aware that the ongoing conflict in Israel and the border with Gaza is generating public concern and is impacting communities globally and locally, and we extend our support to those affected in Sussex.
‘Sussex Police has increased visibility across parts of Sussex to provide an increased presence and reassurance to our local communities.
‘We recognise there is the potential for increased tensions and are engaging and working with communities and partners to ensure people feel safe and protected.’
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