London police urge students to reschedule October 7 pro-Palestinian march
The October 7 march is expected to be one of the most sensitive tests for British police since the start of the war.
London's Metropolitan Police have implored organizers of a pro-Palestinian demonstration scheduled for October 7 to reschedule the event, citing significant concerns over its impact on Jewish students and staff. The march, planned to commence from King's College London and conclude at University College London, aims to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.
Metropolitan Police officer James Harman stated that serious concerns have been raised about the demonstration's potential to cause distress on a sensitive date, as many Jewish community members commemorate the three-year anniversary of the Hamas massacre in Israel. The Metropolitan Police has already reached out to four universities associated with the pro-Palestinian coalition to urge precautions for Jewish students and staff, highlighting its commitment to ensure a safe environment for all.
While affirming the importance of freedom of expression and peaceful protest, the police emphasized their zero-tolerance stance towards hate crimes and intimidation, warning of strict conditions or measures to mitigate disruption if necessary.
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