"The regime have targeted people within the UK, in London particularly and just the nature of that and the intent behind it being such that this weekend would be so volatile. What's different on this one is the scale and the intent behind the intent of violence and disorder and it's only that which sets it apart in my view."
"Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said he asked for the Al Quds Day march to be banned because of a real risk of serious violence and disorder. Ms Mahmood told MPs that police cannot stop a static demonstration from taking place instead but can dictate its location and timing."
"Police chiefs believe the demonstration could potentially attract 12,000 people or more when it takes place on Sunday amid Donald Trump's war in Iran. Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, public order lead for Scotland Yard, stressed the march would have posed unique risks and challenges."
Metropolitan Police banned the Al Quds Day march scheduled for Sunday, citing credible threats of violence and disorder potentially orchestrated by Iran. London Policing Board member Olivia Pinkney emphasized the Tehran regime's history of targeting individuals in the UK, including assassination attempts. Police intelligence indicated the march could attract 12,000 or more participants amid heightened tensions from Donald Trump's military actions against Iran. Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley requested the ban due to real risks of serious violence. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed police cannot prevent static demonstrations but can control location and timing. Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan noted the march presented unique public order challenges requiring the unprecedented ban decision.
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