Charges have been filed against six individuals after a march in support of Palestine in central London on Saturday. The Metropolitan Police arrested a total of 29 people for allegedly committing public order offenses, racially motivated crimes, and assaulting a police officer. The police reported that fireworks were thrown at them while a pamphlet supporting Hamas was being sold. Cdr Karen Findlay, a police official, stated that the Met would take steps “at every opportunity” against hate crimes.
Although the majority of participants demonstrated peacefully, a few breakaway groups conducted themselves inappropriately, according to Cdr Karen Findlay. She also mentioned that additional action would be taken against placards bearing inflammatory and racist messages or advocating for a prohibited organization. Any such signs or material will be reviewed by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command as a crime.
The police also noted that over 1,300 officers were on duty on Saturday, and that where necessary, they intervened to avoid further disruptions. Tragically, violence against the police increased, with four police officers being injured when fireworks were hurled in their direction. Nonetheless, they remained committed to their responsibilities and continued taking on protesters.
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