"Defend Our Juries, the group which has been organising the protests in London, said it intended to go ahead with its action on Saturday, and it urged the police to focus on protecting those communities fearing reprisals or follow-up terror attacks. We urge you to choose to prioritise protecting the community, rather than arresting those peacefully holding signs in opposition to the absurd and draconian ban of a domestic direct action group, Defend Our Juries told the Metropolitan police in a letter of reply."
"Following the horrific and tragic events that have taken place in Manchester this morning, the details of which are still developing, the Met is stepping up reassurance and protective security operations across the capital with a particular focus on London's Jewish and Muslim communities, said the letter, which was in the name of deputy assistant commissioner Ade Adelekan."
Police asked organisers to postpone a planned London protest against the ban on Palestine Action so policing resources can protect Jewish and Muslim communities after a terror attack in Manchester. Defend Our Juries said it will proceed with the Saturday action and urged police to prioritise community protection over arrests of peaceful demonstrators. Organisers said the London protest could set a record for arrests at a civil disobedience event and reported 1,500 pledges to attend and risk arrest, with hundreds more expected. The Metropolitan Police said the event requires a significant policing plan and is increasing reassurance and protective security operations across the capital.
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