Summary
The UK's Metropolitan Police have requested the cancellation of a pro-Palestine protest in London following a violent incident in Manchester. The police are concerned about dividing resources between ensuring public safety and managing a large protest. Despite the police urging, the protest group plans to proceed with their demonstration.
Key Facts
- The protest in London is planned by a group called Defend Our Juries.
- The police want to cancel the protest due to a recent attack in Manchester and the need for police resources.
- The attack in Manchester involved a car ramming and stabbing near a synagogue, leading to two deaths.
- Police believe one victim may have been accidentally shot by an officer.
- The protest is expected to gather over 1,000 people in Trafalgar Square.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed disappointment over the timing of the protest, given the recent attacks.
