Archive updates on protest in the City

2 November 2011

The City of London Police and Metropolitan Police Service continue to work together to police protests in the City and across London.

The City of London Police has now taken sole responsibility for the protest in St Paul’s Churchyard, while the Metropolitan Police Service takes the lead for protests outside of the City, including Finsbury Square.
 
Both forces will continue to work together, and will liaise with protestors, the Cathedral and local businesses to provide an appropriate policing response.
 
City of London Police Assistant Commissioner Frank Armstrong said: 
 
“We have had a low-key policing response to this protest throughout, and our approach continues to be to remain impartial, maintain the peace and prevent crime.
 
“While we’ll now take sole responsibility for the St Paul’s protest, we’ll still be working very closely with the Metropolitan Police in the coming weeks. The two forces sit side-by-side and work closely together on many high-profile operations, and that will continue to be the case.”

21 October 2011

The City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police Service continue to police protests in City.

The police are constantly assessing the situation, and continue to liaise with protestors, the Cathedral and local businesses to provide low key policing that faciliates peaceful protest while minimising disruption to the local community.

Businesses who require security advice about their premises should send us an email.

If any member of the community has any questions regarding the policing operation please email your local Wards Policing team or contact us by telephone on 020 7601 2452.

14 October 2011

There is expected to be a protest in the City of London on Saturday afternoon (15th October 2011).

The City of London Police, working jointly with the Metropolitan Police Service and British Transport Police, has an appropriate policing response in place for the protest.

We have a duty not just to provide a proportionate response but to minimise the potential disruption to Londoners going about their business. With this in mind, City of London Police officers have been liaising with businesses and landowners in the area.

We would always encourage people planning a demonstration to contact us so we can try to assist - we are attempting to make contact with their representatives and would urge them to get in touch with us.

Those planning the demonstration have stated that their intention is to hold a peaceful protest, which we welcome. However we will deal swiftly with anyone who breaks the law or plans to break the law under the guise of protest.

During the day, as necessary, there will be updates on the force website and via Twitter @CO11MetPolice.