An investigation into the incident which occurred on the day a pro-Palestinian demonstration was being held in the capital is continuing
A tube driver who appeared to lead passengers on a London Underground train in a chant of “free, free Palestine” has been suspended pending further investigation it has been announced.
The driver of the Central Line service said “free, free” to which the passengers responded “Palestine” – a popular chant at protests. This evening Transport for London confirmed a member of staff had been suspended whilst an investigation continued.Glynn Barton, TfL’s chief operating officer, said: “We have been urgently and thoroughly investigating the footage appearing to show a Tube driver misusing the PA system and leading chants on a Central Line train on Saturday.
The chant was criticised by minister for London Paul Scully who said Tube staff should “focus on the day job” and warned against stoking tension in the capital. On Saturday British Transport Police Assistant Chief Constable Sean O’Callaghan said the force was investigating and was “aware of footage circulating on social media which suggests chants are led by driver of a train in London earlier”.
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