London police brace for far-right march and rally marking Palestinian Nakba
Summary
London police will deploy more than 4,000 officers on Saturday to manage two opposing demonstrations: a far-right march led by Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day. The police operation includes new security measures to prevent violence and keep the groups separated, while also managing other events like the FA Cup Final on the same day.Key Facts
- Over 4,000 police officers, plus horses, dogs, drones, and helicopters, will be used in London on Saturday.
- The police will use live facial recognition technology for the first time during a protest operation.
- Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is leading a rally expected to attract about 50,000 people.
- A pro-Palestinian march marking Nakba Day expects around 30,000 participants.
- Police have set rules for the events, including holding organizers responsible for ensuring no hate speech or extremism occurs.
- The UK interior ministry has blocked seven overseas travelers from attending Robinson’s event.
- The operation’s cost is estimated at £4.5 million (about $6 million), with 660 officers brought in from outside London.
- Recent violent attacks on London’s Jewish community raised the UK’s terrorism threat level to “severe.”
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