"We are aware of chanting made by a speaker at the Al Quds protest and will be investigating. We recognise the concern footage and chanting like this causes, particularly with London's Jewish communities. When this language had been used previously we sought advice from the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) who determined that there would be insufficient evidence to take a case forward."
"Hundreds attended static protests on Sunday after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood agreed to a police request to ban the annual march over fears of public disorder. The arrests were for showing support for a proscribed organisation, dangerous driving and threatening and abusive behaviour, police said."
"At the counter-protest on the north bank of the River Thames, a range of different groups gathered, including Stop the Hate, a Jewish-led group set up to campaign against antisemitism, and anti-Iranian regime groups, Lion Guard of Iran and the Free Iran Coalition."
The Metropolitan Police made three arrests during simultaneous Al Quds Day and counter-protests in central London on Sunday. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood agreed to ban the annual march following police concerns about potential disorder. Arrests were made for supporting a proscribed organisation, dangerous driving, and threatening behaviour. Approximately 1,000 officers were deployed to maintain separation between the two groups, with Lambeth Bridge remaining closed. The Al Quds rally featured pro-Palestinian demonstrators waving Iranian flags and holding placards, while counter-protesters included Jewish-led groups and anti-Iranian regime organisations. Police are investigating chanting from the Al Quds protest, acknowledging concerns raised by London's Jewish communities.
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