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Commander Claire Smart, who’s main policing operations in London this weekend, stated in an announcement forward of the motion that that it introduced “different considerations” to the same old.

She stated: “While the Met regularly polices peaceful and lawful protest without the need for arrests, this event presents different considerations.

“At earlier occasions linked to this group we’ve seen co-ordinated makes an attempt to disrupt police exercise, together with obstructing officers and, at occasions, verbal or bodily abuse.

“I would strongly encourage anyone considering attending to reflect on the potential consequences. An arrest and criminal record can have serious and lasting effects.”