Protest and vigil taking place in London this evening

Kingdom has been notified that a planned protest and vigil about the actions of Israel in Gaza will take place this evening, Tuesday 29^th July 2014, between 5pm and 7pm in Richmond Terrace, opposite Downing Street. The event has been organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign UK.

Demonstrators are expected to gather from 4.30pm onwards, and approximately 300-500 people are expected to take part. It is expected that the protest will result in an increase in noise levels and footfall in and around the immediate area.

The Metropolitan Police have said that there is a proportionate policing plan in place to deal with the demonstration and that there will be Police Liaison Officers on duty throughout the event that will be linking in and engaging with the demonstrators.

The Metropolitan Police recommend reading the details here in case you encounter a protest in or near to your building.