Greater Manchester Police are deploying additional officers and making arrests during demonstrations in response to the crisis in the Middle East. The flying of Israel or Palestine flags is not considered an offense, but police may intervene in certain circumstances. Civic leaders in Greater Manchester have called for an immediate ceasefire and expressed concern for the Jewish and Muslim communities in the region. Further demonstrations are planned for the weekend.
Greater Manchester Police are stepping up patrols ahead of planned demonstrations as the crisis in the Middle East continues. The force say additional officers are being deployed amid the humanitarian disaster in the region.
GMP says it is aware of further demonstrations planned for the weekend. Superintendent Rachael Harrison said: "We are acutely aware members of our community are affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This wider community impact will continue to shape our policing response. Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes said: “The flying of the flag of Israel or Palestine is not an offence in itself. However, there may be situations concerning where or how a flag is used as well as the demeanour and language used by the person carrying it, which may constitute an offence and lead to the police immediately intervening or investigating the matter.
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