Met Police make 43 arrests during major operation separating rival London protests

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Thousands of officers were deployed across central London to manage rival demonstrations and major public events. The operation aimed to prevent clashes while maintaining access and safety around key landmarks.

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00:00London police say 43 arrests were made during a £4.5 million operation to keep rival protests

00:08apart at the weekend, involving thousands of officers across central London. It saw a so-called

00:14sterile zone between two large demonstrations, including a rally linked to far-right figure

00:20Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestine march. Police said more than 4,000 officers, including

00:26mutual aid from across England and Wales, helped enforce the plan, alongside major disruption

00:32control around landmarks such as Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. No serious clashes were

00:37reported, with arrests also linked to the FA Cup final and officers trialling live facial recognition.

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