Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
Tens of thousands gathered in London for two rival protests, prompting a significant police presence. The Metropolitan Police deployed over 4,000 officers, utilizing drones and facial recognition technology to manage the events. The protests included a far-right march led by Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestinian demonstration commemorating Nakba Day.
- ▪More than 4,000 police officers have been deployed to London for the protests.
- ▪Live facial recognition cameras will be used at key train stations to monitor attendees.
- ▪Eleven foreign far-right agitators have been blocked from entering the UK for the Unite the Kingdom event.
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Thousands of officers deployed as crowds gather for London protests20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSuzanne LeighReutersTommy Robinson, seen here at a previous protest in support of the Iranian peopleMore than 4,000 police officers have been deployed to London on Saturday, as crowds start to gather for two rival protests in the capital.Police will use drones, police horses and dogs and have armoured vehicles on standby. Officers will also manage a so-called "sterile zone" between the Unite the Kingdom march, organised by far-right figure Tommy Robinson, and a pro-Palestinian demonstration.The Metropolitan Police has called it one of the most significant policing operations in years.In addition to the protests, tens of thousands of football fans are expected at Wembley…
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