The Metropolitan Police mobilized 4,000 officers to manage two large rallies in London on May 16, 2026. This deployment included various support units such as horses, dogs, drones, and helicopters.
One of the events was organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who led a march titled "Unite the Kingdom." Concurrently, a pro-Palestinian rally was held to commemorate Nakba Day.
The presence of such a large number of officers underscores the potential for tensions between the groups involved in the demonstrations.