Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Ade Adelekan

Twelve arrests at al-Quds Day rally and counterprotest in London

Metropolitan police say they are also investigating chants led by Bobby Vylan at pro-Palestine protest next to Thames

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15

Al-Quds Day rally: London Police issue stern warning to protesters as thousands set to join static demonstration

Authorities in London have issued a stern warning ahead of the annual Al‑Quds Day demonstration on Sunday, saying participants could face arrest for chanting “intifada” slogans, displaying banned symbols, or showing support for proscribed groups.

The Times of India · Mar 14

Police issue warning to protesters before al-Quds Day rally in London

Demonstrators on Sunday will be arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action or for intifada chants, says Met

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

London Police use River Thames to separate pro-Iranian protesters from opponents amid Middle East tensions

In an unprecedented move, the Metropolitan Police will use the River Thames to separate pro-Iranian protesters from counterdemonstrators in central London this Sunday, as the city braces for what police have described as a “highly volatile” situation.

The Times of India · Mar 13

Fears of 'Tehran plot' to unleash violence on streets of London led to ban on Al Quds Day march

The Al Quds Day march in the capital was banned after MI5 warned of the threat from the Iranian regime

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Police to use River Thames as a barrier for first time in bid to stop al-Quds protesters from clashing

Marine units will be stationed in the water in ‘new, bespoke tactic’ as police warn they cannot eliminate risk of disorder despite march ban

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Police ask for protest against Palestine Action ban to be postponed after Manchester attack

Exclusive: Organisers say protest will go ahead as planned and it is up to Met whether or not it prioritises arrests

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Met Police spends £10m on Palestine Action protests and other events in just one month

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said 62,829 officer shifts have been extracted from local communities since June

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025

Police have ‘no choice’ but to arrest Palestine Action supporters, Met chief says

The deputy assistant commissioner has warned any attempt to overwhelm policing ‘absolutely will not work’

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Police arrest demonstrators supporting the Palestine Action group in central London

Police in London have begun making arrests after hundreds of people intentionally violated a new law banning support for a pro-Palestinian group because they say the legislation improperly restricts freedom of expression

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025

Hundreds to risk arrest at protest against Palestine Action terror ban

The ban means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2025

Police braced to make mass arrests as hundreds set to protest Palestine Action terror ban

Anyone found supporting the banned group faces up to 14 years in prison under the terrorism act

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025

Met ‘ready to respond’ to busy weekend of protests as regional officers drafted

Other major events including the Community Shield match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Wembley are also taking place in London.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

55 arrested in Westminster as protests grow over Palestine Action ban

AT least 55 protesters have been arrested in Westminster as widespread demonstrations calling for a reversal of the decision to proscribe Palestine…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2025

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025

Police arrest 55 protesters in central London for holding placards supporting Palestine Action

The force has already arrested 70 people for taking part in similar protests in the past fortnight

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Pro-Palestine protests across the UK as police warn over banned group support

Demonstrations will be held in Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Truro and London on Saturday as part of a campaign coordinated by Defend Our Juries.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Met warns against supporting proscribed groups ahead of London protests

Officers to monitor chants and conduct at Palestine Coalition and counter-protests in Westminster

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Met warns against supporting Palestine Action ahead of London protests

Several demonstrations are set to take place in London on Saturday including a pro-Palestine rally

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Met Police warn protesters supporting Palestine Action will be arrested ahead of mass demonstration

The Met Police has warned anyone expressing support for Palestine Action at a stand alone protest or as part of a large -scale Palestine Coalition march will likely be arrested

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2025

More than 1,000 police on duty for Pro-Palestine rally in central London

The protest will be a static rally in Whitehall instead of the planned march past the BBC.

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

Woman arrested for inciting others to march near synagogue against police orders

Protesters were planning to gather in Portland Place on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024

Row erupts as Met Police impose restrictions on central London pro-Palestinian march amid safety concerns

Religious groups and businesses across central London are worried about the impact of three simultaneous events taking place, officers said

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024

Eight people including mother stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival with 334 arrested

The 32-year-old woman remains in a critical condition after being stabbed on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

Tens of thousands fill streets on final day of Notting Hill carnival

Largely peaceful festival marred by fresh stabbing on Monday after three people were hurt on Sunday

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024

Mother who went to Notting Hill Carnival with young child ‘narrowly avoided death’ after stabbing

Police have called on revellers to ‘speak out and speak up’ about any violence at the carnival

1 2 3

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

The Metropolitan Police

the Palestine Coalition

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.