Thousands of officers deployed as crowds gather for London protests
Summary
More than 4,000 police officers are working in London to manage two opposing protests happening on the same day. Police will use drones, horses, dogs, and facial recognition cameras to keep the peace and prevent conflict between the far-right Unite the Kingdom march and a pro-Palestinian demonstration.Key Facts
- Over 4,000 police officers have been deployed for protests in London on Saturday.
- Police will use drones, horses, dogs, armored vehicles, and live facial recognition cameras.
- A "sterile zone" will separate the Unite the Kingdom march, led by Tommy Robinson, and a pro-Palestinian march.
- Live facial recognition will operate at train stations where Unite the Kingdom marchers are expected.
- Eleven foreign far-right supporters, including US anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez, were blocked from entering the UK for the event.
- The police operation will cost around £4.5 million.
- The pro-Palestinian march commemorates Nakba Day and follows a route from Kensington to Waterloo Place.
- The Crown Prosecution Service has issued guidance encouraging scrutiny of social media for signs of hate crimes related to protests.
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