London on edge as Tommy Robinson backers and pro-Palestinian marchers rally
Tens of thousands of people participated in rival demonstrations in London, one in support of far-right activist Tommy Robinson and another backing Palestine, prompting a significant police presence. Around 4,000 officers were deployed to manage the marches and prevent clashes between the groups. The protests occurred simultaneously during a busy weekend in the capital, with authorities enforcing strict routes to maintain public order.
- ▪Tens of thousands of demonstrators joined rival marches in London supporting Tommy Robinson and the pro-Palestinian cause.
- ▪Approximately 4,000 police officers were deployed to manage the protests and prevent violence.
- ▪Authorities imposed strict march routes to avoid confrontations between the opposing groups.
- ▪The simultaneous rallies took place during one of the busiest weekends of the year in London.
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