Article 6G9VD London’s pro-Palestine march live: 126 people arrested as police highlight ‘deeply concerning’ rightwing violence – as it happened

London’s pro-Palestine march live: 126 people arrested as police highlight ‘deeply concerning’ rightwing violence – as it happened

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Amy Sedghi (now) and Donna Ferguson, Hamish Mackay
from World news | The Guardian on (#6G9VD)

Met assistant commissioner Matt Twist says nine officers were injured while preventing a violent crowd reaching the Cenotaph

Scores of people have gathered in Hyde Park for a stewards' meeting" before the march, the PA Media agency reports.

They are all wearing hi-vis jackets, while many have also donned keffiyehs, Palestinian scarves.

Armistice Day is a moment of solemn national reflection in remembrance of those who have given their lives in service of our country. It's important that people can use our rail network to safely travel, free from intimidation.

That's why I have granted consent for the British Transport Police to make orders under section 14A of the Public Order Act 1986 prohibiting planned protests at various London stations today, meaning anyone taking part will be subject to arrest.

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