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London Police Restrict Anti-Israel March, Warn of Arrests for Incitement
London police have placed restrictions on a "pro-Palestinian" student march scheduled for October 7, requiring participants to adhere to a specific route and time, and prohibiting face coverings. Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman stated that incitement to "intifada" or illegal extremism will result in arrest.
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What happened
- 01London police imposed restrictions on a "pro-Palestinian" student march for October 7.
- 02Participants must follow a set route and time, and cannot wear face coverings.
- 03Chanting "intifada" or inciting illegal extremism will lead to arrest, police warned.
- 04The march occurs on the third anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack.
- 05Police stated they lack the authority to ban the demonstration outright.
- 06No specific organizer has yet identified themselves for the march.
The police acknowledged the march's sensitive timing on the anniversary of the October 7th attacks and stated they do not have the authority to ban the protest outright, but warned of strict enforcement of conditions.
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