UK police out in force for 'tense' pro-Palestinian march
Saturday, 11 November 2023 Nearly 2,000 police officers will be on duty in London as over 100,000 pro-Palestinian supporters are expected to march through the city on Saturday. The march coincides with Armistice Day, leading to concerns about potential clashes. Metal barriers will be placed around landmark memorials, and police will be able to arrest marchers attempting to gather there. Right-wing counter-protesters, including football hooligans, are also expected to be present. The event has caused a rift between the police and government, with calls to ban the march leading to accusations of political interference.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned the "unacceptable scenes" at today's pro-Palestinian march as "violent" and "wholly unacceptable". The Metropolitan Police arrested more than 90 people after it faced "aggression" from counter-protesters before a pro-Palestine march through London on Armistice...
A man is being hunted by police after being filmed launching a racist tirade at a pro-Palestinian protester travelling home following Saturday's ceasefire march.
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