How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation

Author: Daniel SandfordPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Politics
How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation

Over 4,000 police officers were deployed in London to manage a sterile zone between a rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Despite the presence of metal barriers and police vehicles, no serious clashes occurred between the protesters. The operation aimed to ensure freedom of speech while maintaining public order, responding to concerns following incidents at previous Robinson marches.

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