Bemused Christmas shoppers took photos as the streets around Piccadilly Circus in central London were flooded with pro-Palestine demonstrators. Counter-protesters from Stop the Hate gathered on Coventry Street near Piccadilly Circus, on the route of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) march, to urge the marchers to “stop supporting terror”.

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign said the event was the 22nd march since the Israel-Gaza conflict began in October 2023.

Tense scenes as pro-Palestinian demonstration and counter-protest held near Christmas shoppers in London - Police warn of extra patrols as major Gaza demonstration expected during Black Friday rush

There is a heavy police presence in central London as a pro-Palestine march and counter-protest are held in the midst of Christmas shopping and Winter Wonderland festivities. Counter-protesters from Stop the Hate are expected to gather on Coventry Street near Piccadilly Circus,