London is bracing for protests organized by the Defend Our Juries group and others, leading to the deployment of hundreds of additional police officers. Scotland Yard has warned participants of potential arrests. Officers are set to monitor areas around asylum seeker accommodations and local events, particularly those opposing military actions in Gaza. The upcoming national demonstration by the Palestine Coalition will also require extensive policing, underscoring the pressures on resources. The Metropolitan Police emphasizes their commitment to maintaining public order amid these events.
Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan stated, 'This is going to be a particularly busy few days in London with many simultaneous protests and events that will require a significant policing presence.'
The latest national demonstration by the Palestine Coalition will march from Russell Square to Whitehall followed by an assembly with speeches on Saturday.
Scotland Yard has warned anyone taking part in the demonstration organised by Defend Our Juries they face arrest.
Our role in the context of protest remains as it always has been—to police without fear or favour, to enforce the law, to keep the peace.
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