Event Brief
4,000 police deployed for rival London protests
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Summary: Metropolitan police say two major protests in London on Saturday could make it one of its busiest days.
WHO: Metropolitan police
WHAT: Deployed 4,000 police officers for two major protests on Saturday
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
WHERE: London, UK
WHY: Police warned it may be one of its busiest days due to two major protests taking place on Saturday
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