Met Police Impose Restrictions Ahead of Weekend Protests Across Central London
The Metropolitan Police has announced a series of public order conditions ahead of multiple demonstrations expected across central London this weekend, in a bid to prevent serious disruption and ensure public safety.
As part of a city-wide policing operation, officers will be highly visible across Westminster and other parts of London, with a particular focus on Russell Square, Whitehall, and Swiss Cottage.
Conditions on Friday Evening’s IJAN Protest
A demonstration planned by the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN) for Friday evening has been restricted under the Public Order Act, following months of weekly protests in Swiss Cottage since October 2023.
“Recognising the cumulative impact of weekly protests and the heightened fear within London’s Jewish communities, a review was conducted,” the Met said. “As a result, conditions have been imposed preventing assembly in the designated area.”
Participants who breach the restricted zone outlined on the police map risk enforcement action.
Saturday’s ‘For the Children’ Protest: Route and Assembly Limits
The ‘For the Children’ march, scheduled for Saturday afternoon, will begin at Russell Square, proceeding through Southampton Row, Kingsway, and the Strand, before ending in Whitehall.
