Marine units will be stationed in the water in ‘new, bespoke tactic’ as police warn they cannot eliminate risk of disorder despite march ban
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Marine units will be stationed in the water in ‘new, bespoke tactic’ as police warn they cannot eliminate risk of disorder despite march ban
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Thousands are expected to gather for the demonstration, which is taking place on separate sides of the River Thames
It is the first time a protest march has been banned since 2012.
New tactics to stop boats set to be introduced despite warnings there is ‘no way’ to carry out such manoeuvres safely
The deputy assistant commissioner has warned any attempt to overwhelm policing ‘absolutely will not work’
Announcement comes hours after nearly 500 people were arrested in London
The force paused doing so in February after the High Court ruled that the government’s ban of the group was unlawful
