RIVAL DEMONSTRATIONS:
The police estimates about 50,000 people would attend the far-right rally, while 30,000 are expected at the rival demonstration marking Nakba Day
AFP, LONDON
London police yesterday braced for their busiest day in years, when tens of thousands of protesters were expected to attend the latest rally staged by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.The Metropolitan Police said it would deploy 4,000 officers — alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters — to manage the march and a counter-demonstration merged with a pro-Palestinian protest, as well as the FA Cup final.The police has imposed various conditions on the two rallies, over their routes and timings, in a bid to keep rival attendees apart.
Activist Tommy Robinson, center, speaks during in a protest outside Downing Street in London on Jan. 11.
