Ahead of a planned demonstration in London on Saturday, Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan says 'the risk of violence and disorder linked to breakaway groups is growing'.
The Metropolitan Police has asked protest organisers to consider postponing any demonstrations this Armistice weekend. A pro-Palestinian march is due to take place in London on Saturday - the same day as people pause at 11am to remember the war dead. The prime minister has condemned plans for a march on as 'provocative and disrespectful'. Rishi Sunak said there was 'a clear and present risk' that memorials such as the Cenotaph 'could be desecrated'.
But the Met's Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said 'the risk of violence and disorder linked to breakaway groups is growing'. 'This is of concern ahead of a significant and busy weekend in the capital,' he added. 'Our message to organisers is clear: Please, we ask you to urgently reconsider. It is not appropriate to hold any protests in London this weekend.
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