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Maps show where Tommy Robinson march and counter-protest are happening in London

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Maps show where Tommy Robinson march and counter-protest are happening in London


Tommy Robinson’s will be forming in the red shaded area (Picture: Metropolitan Police)

Tommy Robinson’s supporters are marching through central London today in protest against the far-right activist’s arrest.

Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, handed himself in at Folkestone Police Station at 3pm on Friday, October 25.

Kent Police said he was charged with failing to provide the Pin to his mobile phone under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act.

Police in the capital are preparing for large-scale protests tomorrow, as demonstrators backing Robinson are met with a counter-protest organised by campaign group Stop the War.

According to the Metropolitan Police, static rallies are expected at the end of both marches.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Rachel Williams, who is leading the policing operation this weekend, said: ‘We are well prepared for what is set to be a busy day in the centre of London.

‘Our role is to ensure that those attending the various events can do so safely and that they can exercise their right to lawful protest.


London street map showing where the Stand Up To Racism counter-protest is taking place, marked in red
Anyone taking part in the Stand Up To Racism counter protest must convene here (Picture: Metropolitan Police)

London street map showing where the protest organised by United Friends and Families Campaign will take place, marked in purple
A separate protest, organised by the United Friends and Families Campaign, will take place in Trafalgar Square from around midday (Picture: Metropolitan Police)

‘We will have significant resources in place to respond to any incidents, to deal decisively with any offences, and to keep disruption to other members of the public and businesses to a minimum.

‘We know that when groups with opposing views come together it can lead to conflict and disorder and a key part of our role is ensuring that does not happen.

‘We have used Public Order Act conditions to ensure that those involved stick to routes and assembly areas that are sufficiently far apart.

‘Officers will be monitoring closely to ensure that conditions are adhered to.



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London map showing the route Tommy Robinson supporters will take on a march, marked by red arrows
The route Robinson’s supporters will be taking (Picture: Metropolitan Police)

London map showing the route counter-protestors will take, marked in purple arrows
The route the counter protestors will be taking (Picture: Metropolitan Police)

‘The impact of frequent significant protest in central London is considerable, not least on the officers deployed to police them.

‘Many would be working in other frontline roles if they weren’t required for these events.

‘We’re grateful for the assistance of colleagues from other forces whose contribution means we are able to police protests while also keeping local communities across London safe.’

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