London police out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final
London police are on high alert as two major protests and a soccer final draw large crowds. The Metropolitan Police deployed thousands of officers and various security measures to prevent clashes between rival demonstrations. So far, the protests have proceeded largely without significant incident, although some arrests have been made.
- ▪Tens of thousands of protesters and soccer fans gathered in London for rival demonstrations and the FA Cup Final.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police deployed at least 4,000 officers along with armored vehicles, drones, and helicopters to maintain order.
- ▪As of mid-afternoon, 31 people had been arrested, but the protests have largely proceeded without significant incident.
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United KingdomLondon police out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer finalPolice in London are patrolling the streets of the U.K. capital as tens of thousands join two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Police take security measures as large crowds march in London on May 16.Rasid Necati Aslim / Anadolu via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 16, 2026, 12:43 PM EDTBy The Associated PressPolice patrolled the streets of London as tens of thousands of protesters descended on the U.K.
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