Remembrance Day protest updates — Met Police vows to protect poppy sellers ahead of pro-Palestine Armistice march | The Sun
THE Met Police has vowed to protect poppy sellers during the pro-Palestine march planned for Remberence Day.
Protestors are set to take to the streets of London just hours after Remembrance services take place in London tomorrow and the Met Police have now shared operations details for the day.
Writing today, the Met Office said: "This week concerns have been raised about the safety of poppy sellers at stations and other busy venues.
"Alongside our colleagues at the British Transport Police we have been clear no intimidation of those who so generously give up their time for this treasured national cause will be tolerated. Officers know the risk felt by sellers and should be sought out by anyone concerned throughout the weekend."
Over 2,000 police officers will take to the streets this weekend to prevent any Remembrance Day services being disrupted as the nation honours those who fought for our freedoms.
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Met Police call on protestors to 'urgently reconsider' plans
Met police have urged protesters to "urgently reconsider" any demonstrations in London over the Armistice weekend.
There are reports that yobs may descend on the city to "protect" London's landmarks, fuelling already heightened tensions.
PM Rishi Sunak dubbed the protests "provocative and disrespectful", especially on Armistice Day, a marking of the end of World War One.
An emergency Cobra meeting was even called on Tuesday in No10 with police chiefs and intelligence officials in attendance.
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Two charged with ‘racially aggravated criminal damage’ after war memorial defaced
Two people were charged with "racially aggravated criminal damage" after the Rochdale Cenotaph was defaced.
Police were forced to stand guard at the Cenotaph in Rochdale after two incidents at the site this week.
Shocking photos showed “Free Palestine” had been spray painted over the war memorial.
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Cenotaph under 24/7 police guard as cops begin operation to protect Remembrance Day.
A 24/7 guard as been erected around the Cenotaph as cops look to protect Remembrance Day services during tomorrow's march.
More than half a million protesters are expected to march through central London calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Protesters will gather in Hyde Park at midday before marching to the US embassy at Vauxhall for around 4pm.
More than 11,000 people in Gaza have been killed by Israeli airstrikes since the Hamas massacre on October 7, including 4,500 children.
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Tory leaders call for protests to be cancelled
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has described pro-Palestine demonstrations as hate marches and accused cops of bias toward left-wing groups over right.
And Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned that Sir Mark would be accountable for maintaining order over the weekend.
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Over '2,000' cops to patrol streets during protests
More than 2,000 cops will patrol the streets of London over remembrance weekend, the Met Police has said.
In a statement released today, the Met said: "Recognising the concern across London, the scale of the policing operation in place represents a doubling of the number of officers on duty for the weekend’s events. On Saturday 1,850 will be on duty and 1,375 on Sunday.
"We’ll be using an extensive set of powers to prevent any disruption whatsoever to remembrance events, policing the demonstration as it passes through parts of the capital, while protecting our communities from those intent on inciting hate, violence and disorder."
- By Henry Moore
When is the protest planned for?
Tomorrow's pro-Palestine march is planned for 12:45pm.
It will take begin at Marble Arch, some distance from where Remembrance Day services will have taken place an hour earlier.
However, some have expressed fears protestors could choose to disturb Armistice services.
- By Henry Moore
Police release details ahead of tomorrow's march
Police have vowed to protect poppy sellers and war memorials ahead of tomorrow's pro-Palestine march.
Writing today, the Met Office said: "We know the cumulative impact continued protest, increasing tensions, and rising hate crimes are having across London and the fear and anxiety our Jewish communities in particular are feeling. They have a right to feel safe in their city, knowing know they can travel across London without feeling afraid of intimidation or harassment.
"Recognising the concern across London, the scale of the policing operation in place represents a doubling of the number of officers on duty for the weekend’s events. On Saturday 1,850 will be on duty and 1,375 on Sunday.
"We’ll be using an extensive set of powers to prevent any disruption whatsoever to remembrance events, policing the demonstration as it passes through parts of the capital, while protecting our communities from those intent on inciting hate, violence and disorder."
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