Two people were killed in the attack in the northwestern city on Thursday and police shot dead the assailant, a British man of Syrian descent who counter-terrorism police said may have been inspired by extremist Islamist ideology.
Starmer calls for calm
“This is a moment of mourning. It is not a time to stoke tension and cause further pain. It is a time to stand together,“ he said.
Hundreds gathered for the main protest event in Trafalgar Square in central London, where police began carrying away protesters as seated activists wrote out slogans on placards declaring their support for Palestine Action. Onlookers chanted “shame on you” at officers.
Police said Saturday's protests would draw resources away from security they have tightened around synagogues and mosques following Thursday's attack.
Antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents
Jewish and Muslim communities in Britain have expressed fears for their safety.
Israeli strikes killed several people in Gaza on Saturday although U.S. President Donald Trump had urged it to stop its bombardment after Hamas said it was ready to release hostages and agreed to some aspects of a plan to halt the war.
Hours after Thursday's attack, pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police at a demonstration outside Starmer's office, drawing sharp condemnation from interior minister Shabana Mahmood who called their action dishonourable and un-British - REUTERS
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