Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Embankment and begin a march through central London on Saturday, expected to draw between 7,000 and 10,000 people. The demonstration is held just days after the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
The Metropolitan Police have imposed restrictions on the event, including warnings that people covering their faces could be arrested, reflecting concerns about potential disorder or anonymity. Multiple outlets also report that a counter-demonstration is staged in parallel, described as a “Stop the Hate” protest, adding to security planning around the central London area. Outlets vary in emphasis—some foreground police warnings and crowd size, while others focus on the planned march start point and the presence of a counter-protest—but they broadly agree on the event, timing, expected attendance, and the police-imposed restrictions.
