Protesters set off rape alarms and demand ‘radical change’ at Met Police
3 years ago

Protesters set off rape alarms and demand ‘radical change’ at Met Police

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They carried banners reading “police are perpetrators”, set off bright blue smoke flares, and made speeches before the campaign group said it activated 1,000 rape alarms at Charing Cross police station. “At the moment we don’t even need police, and that’s not how it should be.” When asked whether she thought new leadership following the resignation of the Met’s Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick would amount to change, she said: “Just because she’s out doesn’t mean anything is going to change.” Speaking to the crowd, Ms Stevenson said Home Secretary Priti Patel should resign next. “The bigger system is broken,” she told PA. “We want to kill the Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill, we want to make sure that our children’s children should be able to have the democratic right to fight an oppressive power.” If passed, the Bill would give police greater powers to control protests by imposing start and finishing times, setting limits on noise, and fining protesters who break rules up to £2,500. Saturday’s protest also comes after High Court judges found on Friday that the Metropolitan Police breached the rights of organisers the vigil for Ms Everard by “failing to perform its legal duty” to consider whether they had a “reasonable excuse” for holding the gathering amid Covid-19 restrictions.

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Yvette Cooper commits to ‘rapid review of extremism’ after Southport riots
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Yvette Cooper commits to ‘rapid review of extremism’ after Southport riots

The Independent  

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UK riots: Anti-immigration and anti-racism protests face off peacefully amid police presence in Bournemouth
7 months ago

UK riots: Anti-immigration and anti-racism protests face off peacefully amid police presence in Bournemouth

The Independent  

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UK riots: What happens now? Planned counter-protests mapped including Nigel Farage’s office
7 months, 1 week ago

UK riots: What happens now? Planned counter-protests mapped including Nigel Farage’s office

The Independent  

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UK riots: Why did the far-right not turn up last night?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UK riots: Why did the far-right not turn up last night?

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Police hail ‘turning point’ in fight against far-right riots ahead of weekend rallies
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Police hail ‘turning point’ in fight against far-right riots ahead of weekend rallies

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Far-right's rude awakening: Police dawn raid 'seriously violent' thugs from riots as Met chief hails 'show of unity from communities' that foiled threat chaos erupting on the streets amid fears of 100
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Far-right's rude awakening: Police dawn raid 'seriously violent' thugs from riots as Met chief hails 'show of unity from communities' that foiled threat chaos erupting on the streets amid fears of 100

Daily Mail  

Police have launched dawn raids targeting 'seriously violent' thugs who took part in riots as the crackdown on the far-right begins following last night's foiled chaos. Police have also vowed to go after those sharing hate and inciting unrest online as: A man is walked to a police van as the Metropolitan Police arrests 10 people this morning following the …

‘Hate not welcome’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to streets in show of defiance against far right
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Hate not welcome’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to streets in show of defiance against far right

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Anti-racism protesters take to streets in UK after days of unrest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-racism protesters take to streets in UK after days of unrest

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-08 09:33 A resident looks out the window of a building as people gather for a anti-racism demonstration in the Walthamstow suburb of London on August 7, 2024. LONDON -- Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in many cities and towns of the United Kingdom on Wednesday to counter far-right demonstrations after days of unrest …

British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead
7 months, 2 weeks ago

British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead

Associated Press  

LONDON — Far-right demonstrations that had been anticipated by police in dozens of locations across Britain failed to materialize Wednesday as peaceful anti-racism protesters instead showed up in force. A grandmother held a placard reading “Nans Against Nazis” and someone else held a sign saying, “When the poor blame the poor only the rich win.” Prime Minister Keir Starmer has …

UK police prepare for another night of violence as country reels from disorder
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UK police prepare for another night of violence as country reels from disorder

New Indian Express  

LONDON: British police are gearing up for another night of violence amid concerns that far-right groups plan to target as many as 30 locations around the United Kingdom on Wednesday following a week of rioting and disorder. Authorities are mobilizing about 6,000 specially trained officers to respond to disorder throughout the UK, and London’s Metropolitan Police Service said it would …

UK riots: Jess Phillips accused of ‘making excuses’ for masked gang in Birmingham as cars smashed in Bordesley Green
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UK riots: Jess Phillips accused of ‘making excuses’ for masked gang in Birmingham as cars smashed in Bordesley Green

The Independent  

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Far-right protesters in violent clashes with police across the UK as unrest continues
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Far-right protesters in violent clashes with police across the UK as unrest continues

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UK sees worst riots in 13 years, fueled by ’false rumours’; over 100 arrested: What happening in England?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UK sees worst riots in 13 years, fueled by ’false rumours’; over 100 arrested: What happening in England?

Live Mint  

England is witnessing its worst rioting in 13 years after disturbances linked to child murders and involving far-riot agitators flared across the country on Sunday. "We're now seeing it flooding across major cities and towns," said Tiffany Lynch of the Police Federation of England and Wales. Police blamed disinformation for driving the "appalling violence" and added that "often posts are …

Britain's disturbing underbelly hijacking the Southport tragedy: How far-right groups have organised violent riots on streets across the country - as footage emerges of one protester proudly showing o
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain's disturbing underbelly hijacking the Southport tragedy: How far-right groups have organised violent riots on streets across the country - as footage emerges of one protester proudly showing o

Daily Mail  

The Southport tragedy, which saw three young girls knifed to death as they attended a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, has been hijacked by violent rioters and far-right groups. A man with a Swastika tattoo is seen attending a far-right protest in Sunderland this week A man in Belfast appears to raise his hand in a Nazi salute in front of …

Now the riots clean-up begins: Shops are left trashed and burned out after latest violent protests - as police chief slams 'abhorrent' and 'unprecedented' scenes of violence
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Now the riots clean-up begins: Shops are left trashed and burned out after latest violent protests - as police chief slams 'abhorrent' and 'unprecedented' scenes of violence

Daily Mail  

Shops which were left trashed and burned out after the violent riots this week must be cleaned up - with more protests set to come over the next few days. Numerous stores in cities such as Hull and Belfast have been trashed, raided or set on fire amid the chaos, which has seen clashes between anti-immigration demonstrators, counter-protesters and police. …

Far-right protesters clash with police in UK cities as unrest spreads
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Far-right protesters clash with police in UK cities as unrest spreads

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the far right for the unrest and backed police to take strong action. Far-right protesters have clashed with police at several rallies as unrest linked to misinformation about the murder of three young girls in a stabbing attack spread across the United Kingdom. Merseyside Police said “a number of officers have been injured as …

Far right thugs 'plan to block roads using women and children' and hundreds of mosques beef up security as Britain braces for riots this weekend in wake of Southport stabbings
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Far right thugs 'plan to block roads using women and children' and hundreds of mosques beef up security as Britain braces for riots this weekend in wake of Southport stabbings

Daily Mail  

Hundreds of mosques are beefing up their security of fears that planned rallies in the wake of the Southport stabbings will spill over into full-on riots this weekend. Officers were out reassuring members of the Muslim community ahead of an expected weekend of rallies following the attack in Southport on Monday Dozens of riot vans were seen lining up outside …

U.K. police brace for more far-right violence as government warns of tough response
7 months, 3 weeks ago

U.K. police brace for more far-right violence as government warns of tough response

LA Times  

Protesters confront police in London this week following the fatal stabbing of three children at a dance class in northwest England. Several suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest England made court appearances Friday as officials braced for more clashes that Prime Minister Keir Starmer blamed on “far-right hatred.” Starmer vowed …

UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations after Southport stabbing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations after Southport stabbing

China Daily  

Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against illegal immigration outside of Downing Street in London Britain on July 31. LONDON -- The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday condemned far-right demonstrators for the violent disorder seen in parts of the country after a deadly knife attack in Southport on Monday. Online misinformation about the teenager's identity, …

UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations after Southport stabbing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations after Southport stabbing

China Daily  

Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against illegal immigration outside of Downing Street in London Britain on July 31. LONDON -- The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday condemned far-right demonstrators for the violent disorder seen in parts of the country after a deadly knife attack in Southport on Monday. Online misinformation about the teenager's identity, …

Counter-protest to pro-Palestine marches held in London
1 year ago

Counter-protest to pro-Palestine marches held in London

The Independent  

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UK police powers expanded to crack down on ‘scandalous mayhem’
1 year, 8 months ago

UK police powers expanded to crack down on ‘scandalous mayhem’

Al Jazeera  

New measures include targeting activists who block traffic and major building projects with demonstrations. New and expanded powers for British police have taken effect including measures targeting activists who stop road traffic and major construction works with protests. Authorities have repeatedly condemned environmental groups – including Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion – that seek to raise awareness about the …

Protesters at demo against ‘rotten’ Met activate rape alarms at police station
3 years ago

Protesters at demo against ‘rotten’ Met activate rape alarms at police station

The Independent  

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Court: London police acted unlawfully to stop Everard vigil
3 years ago

Court: London police acted unlawfully to stop Everard vigil

The Independent  

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Reclaim the Night protesters march against attacks on women
3 years, 3 months ago

Reclaim the Night protesters march against attacks on women

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Thousands of anti-vaccine protesters gather in London
3 years, 7 months ago

Thousands of anti-vaccine protesters gather in London

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Police breached fundamental rights at Sarah Everard vigil and Bristol protests, inquiry finds
3 years, 8 months ago

Police breached fundamental rights at Sarah Everard vigil and Bristol protests, inquiry finds

The Independent  

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London anti-lockdown protests: Met Police Federation chief says officers are ‘human beings’ after eight injured
3 years, 10 months ago

London anti-lockdown protests: Met Police Federation chief says officers are ‘human beings’ after eight injured

The Independent  

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Standing in solidarity: The people marching to protest sexual harassment of women
3 years, 11 months ago

Standing in solidarity: The people marching to protest sexual harassment of women

The Independent  

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Bristol latest: Priti Patel calls protesters ‘thugs’
3 years, 11 months ago

Bristol latest: Priti Patel calls protesters ‘thugs’

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What happened at the Kill the Bill protests in Bristol?
4 years ago

What happened at the Kill the Bill protests in Bristol?

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Public should be ‘really worried’ about new crackdown on right to protest, ex-police chief says
4 years ago

Public should be ‘really worried’ about new crackdown on right to protest, ex-police chief says

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Sarah Everard vigil: Arrests as protesters march through central London
4 years ago

Sarah Everard vigil: Arrests as protesters march through central London

The Independent  

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Police protest response stokes outrage ahead of crime bill
4 years ago

Police protest response stokes outrage ahead of crime bill

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‘I’ve never been so scared’: Patsy Stevenson says she is not an activist and just went to lay flowers
4 years ago

‘I’ve never been so scared’: Patsy Stevenson says she is not an activist and just went to lay flowers

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Woman pictured being held on ground by police at Sarah Everard vigil wants to meet Cressida Dick
4 years ago

Woman pictured being held on ground by police at Sarah Everard vigil wants to meet Cressida Dick

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Sarah Everard: High Court refuses to intervene over police attempt to ban Reclaim These Streets vigils
4 years ago

Sarah Everard: High Court refuses to intervene over police attempt to ban Reclaim These Streets vigils

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Reclaim These Streets organisers ‘told to cancel Sarah Everard vigil by police’
4 years ago

Reclaim These Streets organisers ‘told to cancel Sarah Everard vigil by police’

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Reclaim These Streets: Where are vigils for Sarah Everard taking place and why might police ban them?
4 years ago

Reclaim These Streets: Where are vigils for Sarah Everard taking place and why might police ban them?

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Sarah Everard vigil organisers seek court ruling after police ban
4 years ago

Sarah Everard vigil organisers seek court ruling after police ban

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Power to the people: A year of activism on the streets of London
4 years, 2 months ago

Power to the people: A year of activism on the streets of London

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Protesters with ‘Black Lives Matter’ banners march to Tottenham police station after officer accused of ‘violent assault on child’
4 years, 3 months ago

Protesters with ‘Black Lives Matter’ banners march to Tottenham police station after officer accused of ‘violent assault on child’

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Trafalgar Square protest: Conspiracy theorists clash with police at anti-lockdown demonstration
4 years, 6 months ago

Trafalgar Square protest: Conspiracy theorists clash with police at anti-lockdown demonstration

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Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in London
4 years, 6 months ago

Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in London

The Independent  

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Anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine and anti-mask protesters crowd London's Trafalgar Square
4 years, 6 months ago

Anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine and anti-mask protesters crowd London's Trafalgar Square

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London protests live: Latest updates as demonstrators in violent clashes with police
4 years, 9 months ago

London protests live: Latest updates as demonstrators in violent clashes with police

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Arrests after far-right protesters clash with police in London
4 years, 9 months ago

Arrests after far-right protesters clash with police in London

Al Jazeera  

Far-right activists also clash with anti-racism protesters; PM says ‘racist thuggery has no place on our streets’. London’s Metropolitan Police, which kept the rival groups apart, said the protests were largely peaceful with “pockets of violence directed towards officers”. Police had separated two groups of about 100 people each in Trafalgar Square, one chanting “Black Lives Matter”, and the other …

Police still 'in control' of London's streets, says Met commissioner after week of bloodshed
6 years, 11 months ago

Police still 'in control' of London's streets, says Met commissioner after week of bloodshed

The Independent  

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Paris protesters clash with police after officer accused of anally raping young man
8 years, 1 month ago

Paris protesters clash with police after officer accused of anally raping young man

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