News Desk

The Metropolitan Police will issue "guidance" to student protestors over the law on protests and what the police will do if protestors are caught violating the law in the form of a leaflet.   

The leaflet aims to dispel myths and rumours and explains what the policing operation will look like on the day as well as offering some common sense advice on how to avoid getting caught up in any disorder or violence."

Chief Superintendent Peter Terry, from the MPS Public Order Branch, said: "Recently we have seen many young people turn up to protest in the capital and some of them have got caught up in the disorder and violence and are now facing court with possible life changing consequences.

"We want protestors to have a better understanding of what to expect, what the policing operation will look like on the day and what action we could take and why, so there will be no surprises. We hope that the leaflet will provide reassurance to protestors whilst also encouraging them to take responsibility for their own safety and actions."