Police brace for clashes as protesters and counter-protesters set for Bob Vylan north London gig

"A spokesperson for the group told the news outlet: North London is drawing a line. When an event raises legitimate fears of fuelling anti-Jewish hostility, leaders must act not look the other way. Our community is tired of being told that concerns about antisemitism will be noted' and nothing more. North London deserves protection, not platitudes. We are calling for action, from the venue, from industry leaders, and from the Prime Minister, because our safety and dignity are not optional."

"We're aware of two planned protests and we've imposed Public Order Act conditions to prevent serious disruption and serious disorder, a spokesperson for Met Police said. A protest by 'Stop the Hate' must take place in the blue area in Fortess Walk. A protest by the Palestine Coalition and other groups must take place in the orange area in Highgate Road. Both protests must end by 9.30pm."

"Police are bracing for two planned protests outside a music venue in northwest London on Tuesday night, where punk-rap duo Bob Vylan are due to perform. The performance was condemned by critics, including MPs and community groups, while the BBC faced criticism for failing to halt its livestream. Protesters from the Stop The Hate advocacy group will gather at 6.30pm outside the O2 Forum in Kentish Town this evening to oppose the gig,"

Metropolitan Police have imposed Public Order Act conditions on two planned protests outside the O2 Forum Kentish Town ahead of a Bob Vylan concert. Stop The Hate will gather at 6.30pm to oppose the gig and the Palestine Coalition will stage a counter-protest in support of the duo. Conditions designate protest locations in Fortess Walk and Highgate Road and require both demonstrations to finish by 9.30pm. Stop The Hate says around 1,000 residents complained to local leaders, warning of fears that the event could fuel anti-Jewish hostility and calling for action from the venue, industry leaders and government. Critics including MPs and community groups condemned the performance, and the BBC faced criticism over a livestream continuation.

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