London protests LIVE: Police brace as UKIP march rerouted to Kensington after Whitechapel ban
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London protests LIVE: Police brace as UKIP march rerouted to Kensington after Whitechapel ban
"The event is billed as a mass deportations tour, with UKIP's X profile urging supporters to reclaim Whitechapel from the Islamists. A counter-demonstration organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) and local groups is still due to go ahead from noon in east London, although police have imposed restrictions on its gathering in the central area where UKIP's event takes place."
"The Metropolitan Police confirmed it had imposed further conditions on both groups to prevent serious disorder and serious disruption."
A UKIP-organised event is described as a mass deportations tour with the party's X profile urging supporters to reclaim Whitechapel from the Islamists. Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) and local groups plan a counter-demonstration beginning at noon in east London. Police have prevented the counter-protest from gathering in the central area where the UKIP event is scheduled. The Metropolitan Police imposed further conditions on both groups aimed at preventing serious disorder and serious disruption. Organisers and attendees will operate under constrained locations and conditions as authorities manage public order.
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