‘Pro Hamas’ protester will not be tried until August

A demonstrator accused of supporting Hamas in a Downing Street protest will not be tried until August next year. Urslaan Khan, 41, was arrested after the crowd gathered in Whitehall on 17 October this year. Appearing at the Old Bailey today (Fri) wearing traditional Islamic clothes and black cardigan, Khan spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth. Judge Jeremy Baker said a five day trial would start on 12 August 2024, with a plea hearing scheduled for 28…