After 80,000 converge on London for rival demos... 43 are arrested but Met's £4.5million ring of steel keeps the peace

Around 4,000 officers were deployed in a ring-of-steel following a £4.5million operation to tackle the Unite the Kingdom rally, led by far-Right activist Tommy Robinson, and a pro-Palestine march.

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May 17, 2026 - 02:04
After 80,000 converge on London for rival demos... 43 are arrested but Met's £4.5million ring of steel keeps the peace
Around 4,000 officers were deployed in a ring-of-steel following a £4.5million operation to tackle the Unite the Kingdom rally, led by far-Right activist Tommy Robinson, and a pro-Palestine march.
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