Students at an encampment on the grounds of Newcastle University, protesting against the war in Gaza. Students in the UK have set up tents outside university buildings, replicating the nationwide US campus demonstrations.
The students protested outside of Hall Awards ceremony at the student union. One student could be seen sobbing with a bloodied nose following the clashA pro- Palestine demonstration descended into chaos after violence broke out between security guards and students from the University of Leeds.
But when the protesters attempted to enter the hall - where the ceremony was being held - pandemonium erupted. One student could be seen sobbing on the floor as blood flooded from her nose following the shocking incident.In a statement posted to the social media site, the student group alleged security staff had threatened to remove them following the chants outside the awards ceremony.
A spokesperson for the University of Leeds said: 'We are deeply disappointed that an annual celebration of outstanding student contribution to University life – held by and for students - was temporarily disrupted by a demonstration by protesters entering the event. MANCEHSTER: People were seen chanting for the university to 'end it's partnership with systems which support Israel'
Protesters at Russell Group universities including Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Sheffield and Newcastle have pitched tents and erected anti-Israel signs as they call for an end to military action in the Gaza strip.
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