The Metropolitan Police has called the operation to police rival marches, one organised by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian protest, as one of the most significant in recent years.
Thousands of officers deployed as crowds gather for London protests
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Wed 18:07 - BBC Headlines
Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests
Fri 16:44 - Financial Times
London braces for weekend of protest as far-right calls for ‘show of force’
Sat 04:20 - Sky News (UK)
Met Police's 'unprecedented' operation to prevent trouble at rival protests
Sat 10:10 - NYT Europe
Rival Protests Begin in London, With a Major Security Effort
Sat 10:52 - BBC Headlines
Thousands of officers deployed as crowds gather for London protests