Around 1,500 police officers from forces across the UK are on the streets of central London as between 200,000 and 250,000 pro-Palestinian protesters march.
Twelve people have been arrested at a pro-Palestine march in central London. The Metropolitan Police said the arrests were for placard-related offences, assaults on officers and refusal to remove face coverings. A pro-Palestinian car convoy was also stopped in Neasden, northwest London. Police said in previous years, convoys have driven through areas with significant Jewish communities causing fear for residents, so specialist traffic officers and a police helicopter closely monitored the scene.
Protesters were kept more than 100m away from the embassy grounds, behind barriers controlled by officers. Precautions were also taken to ensure the presence of protesters did not unnecessarily disrupt other sensitive premises, including synagogues, either near the start or along the route. Police also said no gazebos or other stalls could be erected in a specified area at Marble Arch and that anyone participating in the march must not deviate from the route.
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