Our objectives this weekend are to police without fear or favour, to protect the right to protest and to keep the peace. All Londoners have a right to have their voices heard, just as they also have a right to go about their lives without fear and without being subject to serious disruption.
More than 500 officers will be deployed in central London this afternoon to police two demonstrations related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Officers investigating reports of offences at protests in central London would like to identify the following people.
Anyone with information that could assist detectives is asked to call 101 quoting the relevant reference number.
Counter-protest in London on 11 November 2023
Pro-Palestine protest on 11 November 2023
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Protest in Trafalgar Square on 4 N
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The Met supports the right for people to make their voices heard through protest providing it is done lawfully. However, the law also protects people from racist and religious abuse and prohibits the promotion of terrorism.
This operation took place in unique circumstances, against a backdrop of conflict in the Middle East, on Armistice Day and following a week of intense debate about protest and policing. These all combined to increase community tensions.
Throughout Saturday and Sunday almost 2,000 officers from the Met and other UK forces will be on duty across central London as part of a major policing operation.
In a letter published online, Dame Lynne reflected on her visit, the impact of recent events on Muslim and Jewish Londoners and how policing can respond.
The Met's operation to provide reassurance and security to communities across London in response to the terror attack in Israel and subsequent military action in Gaza is continuing.
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