"We expect this weekend to be very busy with people shopping during the Black Friday sales, and visiting the capital, including Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. We have worked with organisers to seek to minimise disruption and balance the right to protest. Officers will be visible along the protest route and around the wider area to ensure the events take place safely."
"Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dr Alison Heydari, who is leading this weekend's policing operation, said: Ahead of the weekend we have been in discussion with the Palestine Coalition, as well as partners, residents, businesses, faith and community groups who we know continue to be impacted by protests. A pro-Palestine march in October We expect this weekend to be very busy with people shopping during the Black Friday sales, and visiting the capital, including Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park."
Police will increase patrols and implement measures to manage a busy weekend in the capital, coinciding with Christmas shopping, Black Friday sales, markets and Winter Wonderland. A pro-Palestine march will take place and a rally must finish in Whitehall by 5pm. Officers will be visible along the protest route and surrounding areas to maintain safety and reduce disruption. Police have engaged with the Palestine Coalition, residents, businesses, faith and community groups ahead of events. The strategy aims to protect lawful protest rights while minimising impacts on local communities amid recent waves of demonstrations.
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