Wednesday, November 24 is a proposed national day of action by students. Bearing in mind the damage to Tory Party central office at Millbank earlier this month when students – to the Met Police embarrassment – stormed and wrecked the Conservatives’ offices, the Metropolitan Police are encouraging all protest groups to come forward and talk to officers about their intentions
The day of action is being referred to as a national student walkout and may involve different forms of protest across the country. The Met says that it’s preparing an appropriate and proportionate policing plan for whatever action may occur in London.<br><br>Commander Bob Broadhurst, who heads the Met Public Order branch and is Gold Commander for the event, said: "We understand that Londoners may be concerned about this proposed day of action given the events which occurred in London during the NUS March on November 10.<br><br>"We would like to reassure people that we are doing all we can to make sure those who want to peacefully protest are able to do so, but we will not tolerate criminal activity, violence and disorder.<br><br>"I would encourage anyone who wants to protest next Wednesday to work with us now ahead of the day, so that we know their intentions and we can work together to ensure the best outcome for everyone involved.<br><br>"The Met has long respected and protected the right to protest and we will continue to do so, but anyone who plans to take to the streets of London intent on disorder, violence and crime should understand that it won’t be tolerated and they will be arrested."
Meanwhile CCTV images captured in the Millbank Tower area where protesters smashed windows and threw missiles at officers have been removed from the Met Police website for legal reasons.
