UK Police arrests far-right members trying to sabotage march for Gaza
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The police added they would continue to take action to "avoid the disorder" that would "likely take place."
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A far-right counter-protester is arrested by police in London, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, after a pro-Palestinian protest march from Hyde Park to the US embassy in Vauxhall (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
On Saturday, the London Metropolitan Police announced the arrest of 82 far-right activists, known for previous altercations with officers, aiming to prevent potential disturbances at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in the UK capital.
Earlier today, reports emerged detailing clashes between far-right group members, staging a counter-protest, and police officers in central London. The activists attempted to reach the Cenotaph war memorial, where events for Remembrance Day were underway.
"Officers have arrested 82 people in Tachbrook Street, Pimlico to prevent a breach of the peace. They're part of a large group of counter-protestors we have been monitoring who have tried to reach the main protest march," the police wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The police added they would continue to take action to "avoid the disorder" that would "likely take place."
UPDATE: Officers have arrested 82 people in Tachbrook Street, Pimlico to prevent a breach of the peace.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 11, 2023
They’re part of a large group of counter protestors we have been monitoring who have tried to reach the main protest march.
We will continue to take action to avoid the…
On the same day that the British observe National Remembrance Day, a major demonstration in support of Palestinians is unfolding in London. Organizers anticipate over 500,000 participants to join the protest.
For the people who demonstrated for us in London, thank you from Gaza. pic.twitter.com/MhBF4rBwNv
— Muhammad Smiry 🇵🇸 (@MuhammadSmiry) November 11, 2023
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