Martin Kirby

Thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters are marching through London near counter-protesters as the Met Police says it has 700 officers on hand to stop crime or disorder. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) is holding an event from noon on Saturday and there is expected to be a counter protest by Enough is Enough in central London at the same point. The Met has used powers to place conditions on the protests to 'ensure we minimise serious disruption to the community and balance the rights of all', the force said. Superintendent Martin Kirby, who is leading policing in London this weekend, said: 'As always the goal is to protect the right to peaceful protest while minimising the impact of these events, including on London's Jewish communities.