From rooftop snipers to undercover officers: How UK security forces are preparing for King’s coronation
The IndependentGet 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. Read our privacy policy The King’s coronation will be a “complex”, multi-pronged operation for police, who are working to stem potential terror threats, disruptive protests and criminal opportunists in dense crowds. A former royal protection officer told The Independent that the solemnity of the Queen’s funeral suppressed protest groups who did not want to score an “own goal” by generating public outrage. open image in gallery The new protest powers were sparked by tactics used by environmental groups such as Just Stop Oil, but could be applied to anti-monarchy protests “We are confident that you will get the appropriate response that has the right legal framework, which delivers the results that we want, and a great celebration for all of us.” The Metropolitan Police has also been notified of 1,800 events elsewhere in London, such as street parties, and said it would be looking after people attending those and “other daily business” in the capital. Gavin Stephens, chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, told The Independent that forces from “right across the UK” would be involved in the huge operation.
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