The force says social media will be key to acting fast to arrest lawbreakers among the crowds.
The Metropolitan Police have promised to crack down on lawbreakers at pro-Palestinian protests, as the prime minister condemned plans for a march on Armistice Day as 'provocative and disrespectful'. Rishi Sunak wrote on X, formerly Twitter, there is 'a clear and present risk' that war memorials such as the Cenotaph 'could be desecrated'.
She told reporters they will be taking a 'robust approach' towards anyone suspected of inciting racial hatred or committing potential public order or terrorism offences as they 'look to sharpen our police response'. The senior officer said faster analysis of social media would help officers 'make arrests in big crowds', while facial recognition technology will be used retrospectively to identify people suspected of committing crimes.
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