A woman who told a crowd that Hamas is “fighting for freedom” has been found not guilty of expressing support for a proscribed organisation.

Kwabena Devonish, 27, of Pentrebane, Cardiff, denied a charge of expressing an opinion or belief that is supportive of a proscribed organisation, namely Hamas, contrary to the Terrorism Act 2000.

Bristol Crown Court heard she attended a march in Cardiff in November 2023 and addressed a crowd gathered at Ty William Morgan in Central Square, telling them she was “sick of being told to condemn Hamas”.

Supporters of the defendant cheered and clapped in the public gallery after the unanimous verdict was delivered by the jury on Tuesday afternoon following a two-day trial at the court.