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Tens of thousands of people attend two protests as 43 arrested

Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally both took place on Saturday with about 4,000 police officers on duty.

Evening Standard

London police out in force as tens of thousands attend rival rallies

The Metropolitan Police deployed 4,000 officers alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson's so-called "Unite the Kingdom" march and a rival pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day.

Euronews

UK streets flood with rival marches as London faces massive police lockdown

London witnessed a massive, heavily policed day with two major simultaneous protests: a far-right "Unite the Kingdom" rally and a pro-Palestinian march. Over 4,000 officers managed the events, employing advanced surveillance. While both drew large crowds and featured prominent speakers, authorities reported minimal significant incidents, though 31 arrests were made.

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Tommy Robinson’s march and pro-Palestine protest both under way in London

The Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally are both happening in London.

Evening Standard

Unite the Kingdom and Nakba 78 London marches: Tube, rail and bus services affected and road closures

Armoured vehicles, armed police, drones and 4,000 police officers are part of an unprecedented public order operation being imposed by the Metropolitan Police

Evening Standard

Westminster Council leader calls for pro-Palestine marches to be suspended

The leader of Westminster City Council has called for the suspension of pro-Palestine marches. He has written a letter to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to express his concerns over planned protests in Westminster on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Met warns about hate speech at Unite the Kingdom and Palestine marches

Organisers as well as speakers will be held responsible for unlawful speech as police face exceptionally busy Saturday

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Met Police facial recognition cameras blitz nets 173 crime suspects in Croydon

Woman wanted for more than 20 years among 173 suspects arrested in south London trial

Evening Standard

Man wrongly released from London jail in prison blunder 'may have fled to Spain'

Man jailed over the abduction of his five-year-old son may have left the UK in the three days it took prison staff to notify police

Evening Standard

London Sikh restaurateur to sue Met police and mayor Sadiq Khan over ‘continuous discriminatory treatment’ amid non-halal row

London-based restaurateur Harman Singh Kapoor has announced plans to take legal action against the Metropolitan Police and London Mayor Sadiq Khan after being released from custody following his arrest linked to ongoing tensions surrounding his non-halal restaurant.

The Times of India

Third arrest made over attempted arson at north London synagogue

Officers were called to the synagogue during the early hours of 15 April

The Independent UK

Third person arrested after attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

No damage was caused to the building in the early hours of April 15.

Evening Standard

Third person arrested over attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Portsmouth this morning on suspicion of attempted arson

Evening Standard

Police officers investigated over handling of Mohamed Al Fayed sexual abuse allegations

More than 400 allegations of sexual misconduct have been made against Al Fayed dating back to 1977

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Heavy police presence at Stamford Hill Lag BaOmer celebrations after terror threat raised

A significantly increased police presence accompanied Lag BaOmer celebrations in Stamford Hill, east London, on Tuesday (5 May), with officer numbers around five times higher than in 2025, according to the Metropolitan Police.

The Independent UK

Inside the police operation to defend Jewish families facing ‘pandemic’ of antisemitism

SPECIAL REPORT: Exclusive: Jews tell Amy-Clare Martin they will ‘stay strong’ in the face of antisemitic terrorists, as the Metropolitan Police ramps up resources to protect the community from rising threats

The Independent UK

Zack Polanski’s major gaffes – from breast enlargement claim to Red Cross admission

Green Party leader has faced serious questions over his judgement

The Times of India

London police form 100 officers unit to protect Jewish community amid rise in antisemitic attacks

The Metropolitan Police has formed a new 100-officer unit to strengthen protection for Jewish community across London amid a recent rise in antisemitic incidents.

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The Independent UK

Polanski wrongly claims Golders Green terror suspect was handcuffed in video that sparked row with Met Police

Green Party leader apologised last week after sharing criticism of the police response to the knife attack

The Guardian - UK

Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison

Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as Iran

The Independent UK

Madeleine McCann prime suspect may not be extradited to UK to face trial due to Brexit, legal experts say

The former head of extradition at the Crown Prosecution Service says that there is ‘no possibility’ that Brueckner will face charges in the UK because it is not in the EU

Evening Standard

Extra 100 police officers to protect Jewish community in London - as Met reveals rocks were thrown at ambulance

Metropolitan Police says new team of officers will take to London’s streets to help better protect the Jewish community

The Independent UK

Iran proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks could face 14 years in prison

The report of tougher sentences comes as the Met announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help safeguard the Jewish community.

The Independent UK

Metropolitan Police announce 100 extra officers to protect London’s Jewish community from hate crimes

It comes despite the force’s chief previously saying that 300 more officers were needed

International Business Times UK

'Arrogant' Christian Brueckner Reportedly 'Laughed Off' UK Effort to Charge Him in Madeleine McCann's Murder

Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's case, has dismissed UK efforts to charge him, as legal and constitutional barriers complicate any potential extradition and trial in United Kingdom.

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