Event Brief
43 arrests after £4.5m police operation in London
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: Police made 43 arrests during a £4.5m operation aimed at preventing rival London protests from clashing.
WHO: Police
WHAT: Made 43 arrests during a £4.5m operation to keep rival London protests apart
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 5:50 AM ET
WHERE: London, UK
WHY: To prevent clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters.
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