London saw tens of thousands of people gather on Saturday for rival demonstrations, prompting a major police operation aimed at keeping the groups apart. More than 4,000 officers were deployed, along with drones, police horses, dog units and live facial recognition, as authorities tried to prevent clashes in the capital.
The main march, "Unite the Kingdom," was led by Tommy Robinson and drew supporters who say they are protesting immigration, national identity and what they see as failures in public order. At the same time, a pro-Palestinian rally took place elsewhere in London, adding another layer of tension to an already volatile day.
