"One of the benefits of these conditions is the groups will have different transport links in and out of the protest. In our assessment, this will significantly reduce the risk of serious disorder."
"The tactic has not been tried before in recent policing history but will provide a clear divide between protest areas. Marine units will be stationed in the water and large numbers of officers will be deployed near Lambeth and Vauxhall bridges to prevent the groups from crossing."
"The force is expecting roughly 6,000 protesters and 6,000 counterprotesters, but predicting numbers is not an exact science. Despite the measures, police cannot completely eliminate the risk of clashes breaking out."
The Metropolitan Police has implemented an unprecedented tactic to manage rival protest groups on Sunday by using the River Thames as a physical barrier. Al Quds demonstrators will be confined to the south side at Albert Embankment, while counterprotesters occupy zones on the north side near Millbank. Over 1,000 officers, including those from other forces, will be deployed with marine units stationed in the water and officers positioned at Lambeth and Vauxhall bridges. The force has banned the annual march for the first time since 2012 but permits static demonstrations between 1pm and 3pm under strict conditions. Police expect approximately 6,000 protesters and 6,000 counterprotesters. Deputy assistant commissioner Ade Adelekan stated this novel approach will reduce disorder risk by providing separate transport links, though acknowledged complete elimination of clash risks remains impossible.
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