General · 16 May 2026

Police make 31 arrests at London marches

Thirty-one people were arrested as rival demonstrations brought tens of thousands to London, requiring a major police operation. Protesters joined a "Unite the Kingdom" rally and a separate pro-Palestinian march marking Nakba Day on Saturday. Over 4,000 police officers were deployed to manage the events, with thousands of football fans also in the capital.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 May 2026 at 18:03

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