Police block Ukip march through Tower Hamlets over violence fears

London's Metropolitan Police are preventing a Ukip march through Tower Hamlets, scheduled for January 31st, due to fears of serious violence. The march, advocating mass deportations, is being redirected to another location in London. Police cite concerns about potential clashes, primarily stemming from reactions within the Tower Hamlets community, which has a history of resisting racist attacks. The decision is based on public order laws allowing intervention when there's a risk of serious disorder, prioritizing community and officer safety. This action follows controversy over a similar ban on Israeli football fans in Birmingham, raising questions about police responses to potential violence.

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