The PKK, formed in 1978 and led by Abdullah Ocalan, has been banned since 2001 for its violent advocacy for an independent Kurdish state in southeast Turkey.

Since 2015, the PKK's activities have largely shifted to Iraq and Syria due to intensified military pressure from Turkish forces, resulting in significant casualties.

All six individuals arrested in connection with the PKK investigation are being held under the Terrorism Act and remain in police custody.

Counter-terrorism police in the UK have arrested six individuals linked to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which is designated as a terrorist organization.

Authorities have reassured the public that there is no imminent threat stemming from these arrests, emphasizing that the operation is focused on community safety.

Protests erupted near the community centre following the arrests, with demonstrators expressing their discontent and leading to four additional arrests unrelated to the counter-terrorism investigation.

A recent attack attributed to the PKK on a Turkish defense company led to five deaths and 22 injuries, prompting Turkey to retaliate with airstrikes on PKK positions.

The investigation, which is expected to last up to two weeks, includes searches at eight locations across London, notably the Kurdish Community Centre in Haringey, which will remain closed during this period.

Ishak Milani from the Kurdish People's Assembly criticized the police raids as unjust and called for accountability regarding the police's actions.

The operation aims to protect all communities, particularly focusing on the Turkish and Kurdish populations affected by the ongoing tensions.

While acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the closure of the community centre, officials stressed the importance of thorough evidence gathering in light of serious allegations.

Police have urged the public to avoid speculation regarding the investigation and confirmed that their presence in the area will continue to reassure residents.