Rival Marches Raise Tensions, Police Increase Presence

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Police were very busy in London on Saturday to keep people safe. They wanted to stop trouble at two marches and a football game.

Police watched two large marches in central London carefully. They kept groups apart to avoid any big problems.

Police arrested 43 people for different reasons during the protests. They also arrested 22 people at the football final.

The British government stopped 11 people from coming into the UK. These people might have caused hatred or violence.

Police used special face recognition cameras for the first time. These cameras helped police to watch people at the events.

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What were the police doing in London on Saturday?

The police were very busy to keep people safe.

How many people did the police arrest during the protests?

The police arrested 43 people for different reasons during the protests.

What technology did the police use for the first time?

The police used special face recognition cameras for the first time.

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