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22/11/2010
Police Highlight Student Walkout Issues
Ahead of a proposed national day of action by students this Wednesday, 24 November, the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is encouraging all protest groups to come forward and talk to officers about their intentions.
The day of action is being referred to as a national student walkout and may involve different forms of protest across the country. The MPS is preparing an appropriate and proportionate policing plan for whatever action may occur in London.
Commander Bob Broadhurst, who heads up the MPS Public Order branch and is Gold for the event, said: "We understand that Londoners may be concerned about this proposed day of action given the events which occurred in London during the NUS March on November 10.
"We would like to reassure people that we are doing all we can to make sure those who want to peacefully protest are able to do so, but we will not tolerate criminal activity, violence and disorder.
"I would encourage anyone who wants to protest next Wednesday to work with us now ahead of the day, so that we know their intentions and we can work together to ensure the best outcome for everyone involved.
"The Met has long respected and protected the right to protest and we will continue to do so, but anyone who plans to take to the streets of London intent on disorder, violence and crime should understand that it won't be tolerated and they will be arrested."
(BMcN/GK)
The day of action is being referred to as a national student walkout and may involve different forms of protest across the country. The MPS is preparing an appropriate and proportionate policing plan for whatever action may occur in London.
Commander Bob Broadhurst, who heads up the MPS Public Order branch and is Gold for the event, said: "We understand that Londoners may be concerned about this proposed day of action given the events which occurred in London during the NUS March on November 10.
"We would like to reassure people that we are doing all we can to make sure those who want to peacefully protest are able to do so, but we will not tolerate criminal activity, violence and disorder.
"I would encourage anyone who wants to protest next Wednesday to work with us now ahead of the day, so that we know their intentions and we can work together to ensure the best outcome for everyone involved.
"The Met has long respected and protected the right to protest and we will continue to do so, but anyone who plans to take to the streets of London intent on disorder, violence and crime should understand that it won't be tolerated and they will be arrested."
(BMcN/GK)
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