Police ‘reviewing’ whether protests can go ahead after UK terror threat level raised
Police are reviewing whether upcoming protests, including a major demonstration by the Stop the War Coalition in London on May 16, will proceed after the UK's terror threat level was raised to 'severe' following the Golders Green stabbings. Counter Terrorism Policing stated that all events across the country are being assessed to ensure appropriate security measures and community engagement. The Stop the War Coalition denies attempts to link recent antisemitic attacks to pro-Palestine marches, while the Community Security Trust accuses protest organizers of failing to address antisemitism at such events.
- ▪The UK's national terrorism threat level was raised to 'severe' after the Golders Green stabbings.
- ▪Police are reviewing all upcoming events, including a planned Stop the War Coalition protest in London on May 16.
- ▪The Stop the War Coalition is organizing a demonstration to mark Nakba Day, commemorating the 1948 displacement of Palestinians.
- ▪The Community Security Trust accused protest organizers of allowing a permissive environment for antisemitism and extremism.
- ▪Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor stated that police will work with forces and communities to ensure safety at large events.
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