How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation
Summary
Police in London spent £4.5 million to keep two rival protests apart on the same day. Over 4,000 officers created a safe barrier between a far-right march led by Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestinian demonstration, preventing serious clashes.Key Facts
- More than 4,000 police officers were deployed in central London for the protests.
- The protests were a far-right march led by Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day.
- Police created a "sterile zone" with metal barriers to separate the two groups around major landmarks like Nelson’s Column and Buckingham Palace.
- The day also included the FA Cup Final, adding to police responsibilities.
- Officers used live facial recognition cameras at major train stations to monitor protesters.
- By the evening, police had made 43 arrests related to the protests and 22 more at the football final.
- Police helicopters, dogs, and armored vehicles were on standby to maintain order.
- Negotiations allowed both protests to proceed but required complex security planning to avoid clashes.
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