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UK police urge cancellation of Palestine protest after Manchester synagogue attack
UK police urge cancellation of Palestine protest after Manchester attack. A pro-Palestine protest planned in central London this weekend has been called off by the Metropolitan Police following an attack on a synagogue in Manchester.
The UK's Metropolitan Police has urged the cancellation of a pro-Palestine protest planned for central London this weekend, following an attack on a synagogue in Manchester, amid raised concerns over public safety. The police believe that the demonstration could potentially attract far-right groups who may clash with anti-Israel protesters. A meeting is scheduled between community leaders to discuss possible alternatives to the original event. The decision was made after intelligence suggested the protest posed a risk to public order.
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