Details of the Demonstrations
Around 1,000 officers will oversee two major protests in england/Waleswales/Centralcentral-wales/”>central London. The first, a ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march organised by Stephen Yaxley Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, will commence at 11:00hrs from Stamford Street near the IMAX roundabout, proceeding along York Road, over Westminster Bridge, and concluding with a rally at the southern end of whitehall-england/”>Whitehall.
Metropolitan Police Prepare for Protests in London
A counter-protest, organised by Stand Up To Racism, will gather in Russell Square from midday before marching via Kingsway, Aldwych, and the Strand to the northern end of Whitehall for its own rally.
Metropolitan Police Prepare for Protests in London
Policing Measures in Place
Barriers will be erected to maintain a sterile area between the two groups, with officers stationed in the vicinity to prevent disorder. Public Order Act conditions have been established to minimise disruption and maintain order.
Metropolitan Police Prepare for Protests in London
Commander Clair Haynes, overseeing the operation, stated, “This will be a very busy day… We have a detailed plan to keep the public safe.” Haynes expressed gratitude to the officers being deployed and highlighted the importance of respecting community concerns.
Metropolitan Police Prepare for Protests in London
Community Safety and Advice
Haynes acknowledged specific concerns within London’s Muslim communities regarding the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest, urging everyone to feel safe while travelling in the city. “Our officers are there to ensure that is the case,” she added.
Details of the Public Order Act conditions have been outlined, with non-compliance potentially leading to arrests. Participants in both protests are required to adhere to designated areas and routes to ensure safety and order.
