Braverman says streets ‘polluted by hate’ as she doubles down on criticism of protesters
Suella Braverman has said the streets of London are “polluted by hate, violence and antisemitism” as she doubled down on her criticism of pro-Palestinian protestors despite the violent targeting of police by far-right thugs that she has been accused of inflaming.
In her first public comments since thousands of far-right hooligans descended on London to disrupt Armistice Day commemorations on Saturday, the Home Secretary condemned antisemitic chants and placards at the pro-Palestinian march and called for “further action”.
Writing on social media site X, the under-fire Home Secretary said: “The sick, inflammatory and, in some cases, clearly criminal chants, placards and paraphernalia openly on display at the march mark a new low. Antisemitism and other forms of racism together with the valorising of terrorism on such a scale is deeply troubling.
“This can’t go on. Week by week, the streets of London are being polluted by hate, violence, and antisemitism. Members of the public are being mobbed and intimidated. Jewish people in particular feel threatened. Further action is necessary.”
Suella Braverman has said the streets of London are “polluted by hate, violence and antisemitism” as she doubled down on her criticism of pro-Palestinian protestors
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Tara Cobham12 November 2023 17:20
Braverman U-turns to praise ‘brave’ police after day of protest violence
Suella Braverman has made a stunning U-turn to praise “brave” police after she was accused of inflaming the far-right thugs who violently targeted officers at a pro-Palestinian march on Saturday.
In her first public comments since thousands of hooligans descended on London to disrupt Armistice Day commemorations, the Home Secretary tweeted: “Our brave police officers deserve the thanks of every decent citizen for their professionalism in the face of violence and aggression from protesters and counter-protesters in London yesterday.”
Tara Cobham12 November 2023 15:44
Met Police issues six appeals with more expected to follow
The Metropolitan Police has so far issued appeals in relation to six incidents in the wake of Saturday’s protests and said it expects more will follow.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, who led the Metropolitan Police’s operation on Saturday, said: “Public order policing doesn’t end when demonstrators go home. We have teams of officers who continue to build cases against those in custody and launch investigations into those who come to our attention when images and videos are shared on social media.
“Since the end of yesterday’s demonstration we’ve published appeals in relation to six incidents and I have no doubt there will be more to follow. Our colleagues at the British Transport Police have published a further two appeals.
“We urge anyone who has information about the identity of suspects, or who has footage or photos of further potential offences, to get in touch so we can take the appropriate action.”
Tara Cobham12 November 2023 17:18
Met Police confirms 145 arrests made on Saturday
Officers made 145 arrests during the Pro-Palestinian demonstration and counter-protest by far-right groups on Saturday, said the Metropolitan Police.
The majority of those arrested were members of far-right groups.
The offences include assault, possession of weapons, criminal damage, public order, inciting racial hatred and possession of drugs.
Seven men have so far been charged and the force said investigations continue into a number of other incidents.
Tara Cobham12 November 2023 16:35
Seven men charged following Armistice Day protests
The following seven people have been charged by the Metropolitan Police following the protests in London on Armistice Day.
John Harvey, 75, of Pamela Street, Hackney was charged with criminal damage. He was remanded to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 13 November.
Ethan Stapely, 23, of Bradwell, Norfolk was charged with resisting arrest. He was remanded to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 13 November.
Sam Fairclough, 33, of Buckley, Flintshire was charged with possession of an offensive weapon. He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 1 December.
Taylor Warne, 21, of Hastingleigh, Kent was charged with possession of class A drugs. He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 30 November.
James Buckley, 42, of Manchester, Greater Manchester was charged with possession of an offensive weapon. He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 30 November.
William Duncan, 48, of Armadale, West Lothian was charged with being drunk and disorderly. He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 30 November.
Karl Jordan, 47, of Burlington Lane, Hounslow was charged with assault on an emergency worker. He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 30 November.
Tara Cobham12 November 2023 16:20
Gove thanks police after he was mobbed by pro-Palestinian demonstrators
Michael Gove has thanked police after he was mobbed by pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Victoria station amid a day fraught with tensions over a rally and counter-protests on Armistice Day.
Footage shared on social media showed the senior Cabinet minister flanked by a large police contingent trying to keep dozens of demonstrators away from him as he passed through the London railway station on Saturday.
In a post on X, the Levelling Up Secretary said on Sunday: “I’m very grateful for so many kind messages in the last 24 hours. I’d like to thank the police for their exemplary work getting me home safely yesterday.”
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Tara Cobham12 November 2023 16:18
Police appeal after incidents at London train stations on Armistice Day
Appeals have been launched to identify five people after footage circulated online of incidents at London train stations on Armistice Day.
British Transport Police released images of four men they want to speak to after what the force say was a racially aggravated altercation at Waterloo station on Saturday.
The force also released an image of a woman they want to speak to after an alleged antisemitic hate crime at Victoria station.
The 90-second video posted online of the incident at Waterloo station shows men swearing repeatedly, including shouting “terrorist f******” and “we were born in this country”.
A separate video was shared on social media which shows an argument before one person appears to shout “death to all the Jews” at Victoria station.
It comes after dozens of counter-protesters were arrested as hundreds of thousands of people took part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in central London on Saturday.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain12 November 2023 15:23
Man in his 40s arrested after incident at Charing Cross Station
British Transport Police have arrested a man in his 40s for “racially aggravated public order offences” following an incident at Charing Cross Station on Saturday.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain12 November 2023 14:31
US does not want to see firefights in Gaza hospitals
The United States wants to avoid armed fighting inside hospitals in the Gaza Strip, which endangers the lives of civilians, and has conveyed its view to Israeli forces, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told CBS News on Sunday.
“The United States does not want to see firefights in hospitals where innocent people, patients receiving medical care, are caught in the crossfire and we’ve had active consultations with the Israeli Defense Forces on this,” Sullivan told CBS News’ “Face the Nation” program.
Israel‘s army said it was ready to evacuate babies from Gaza‘s largest hospital, but Palestinian officials said people were still trapped inside it, with two newborns dead and dozens at risk from a power outage amid intense fighting nearby.
Al-Shifa and other hospitals in northern Gaza, the focus of Israel‘s month-old war to wipe out Hamas and free hostages held by the militants, are barely able to care for patients. More people are wounded daily by fierce Israeli bombardment.
Sullivan said that open-source information indicated that “Hamas is using hospitals as it uses many other civilian facilities, for command and control, for weapons storage, to house its fighters. And this is a violation of the laws of war.”
He also said the United States continues to move U.S. citizens out of Gaza.
“The gate has been open and closed. The lists have included Americans some days and not other days. But the bottom line is, today the gate is open. We are moving American citizens and their families members out,” he said.
(REUTERS)
Maryam Zakir-Hussain12 November 2023 14:21
Police release images following incident at Waterloo on Saturday
British Transport Police have released images following an incident at Waterloo Station on Saturday.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain12 November 2023 13:56
