Five protesters have been arrested after they targeted the filming of the new Gal Gadot movie in central London.
Demonstrators have disrupted filming at various locations across London in recent weeks and targeting the film “solely because an actress involved in the production is Israeli,” the Metropolitan Police said.
The 40-year-old Snow White star, who has been vocal in her support of Israel, is believed to currently be filming action thriller The Runner.
Police were deployed to a filming location in Westminster on Wednesday to identify suspects wanted in connection with offences at earlier protests and to deal with any new offences, Scotland Yard said.
Five people were arrested for offences relating to harassment as well as wrongfully and unlawfully obstructing access to a workplace. All remain in custody.
Two of the arrests relate to incidents at previous protests, while three relate to offences that took place on Wednesday, the force said.
Superintendent Neil Holyoak 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.”
