Met police preparing for large scale far-right and pro-Palestine protests in London
Summary
British police in London are preparing a large security operation for two protests planned on the same day as the FA Cup final. A far-right group led by Tommy Robinson will hold a big march, while a smaller pro-Palestine counter protest will happen nearby, with police working to keep the groups apart.Key Facts
- Over 100,000 people are expected to join the far-right Unite the Kingdom (UTK) march led by Tommy Robinson.
- A smaller pro-Palestine protest, estimated between 15,000 and 40,000 participants, will occur as a counter event.
- Police will deploy around 4,000 officers, with armored vehicles and drones, mainly to manage the UTK march and separate the groups.
- The marches coincide with the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Chelsea, some football hooligans reportedly plan to join the UTK protest.
- The last UTK march in September attracted over 150,000 people and featured hate speech against Islam and promotion of Christian nationalism.
- Police may try to charge speakers and organizers for inciting hatred or conspiracy related to the protests.
- Tommy Robinson recently visited the US, where he met lawmakers and was hosted by the State Department, despite past criminal convictions.
- An AI-created video promoting UTK shows Robinson as a hero and includes anti-Muslim messages.
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