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London Police Prepare for Major Protests Amid Capacity Concerns

8/9/2025

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The Metropolitan Police in London braces for a wave of protests this weekend, including a rally for the banned Palestine Action group. With resources stretched thin, officers from outside the city will lend a hand. Meanwhile, the Prison Governors’ Association raises alarms that mass arrests could push prisons beyond their already strained 99% capacity.

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The Metropolitan Police in London braces for a wave of protests this weekend, including a rally for the banned Palestine Action group. With resources stretched thin, officers from outside the city will lend a hand. Meanwhile, the Prison Governors’ Association raises alarms that mass arrests could push prisons beyond their already strained 99% capacity.