Braverman to quiz police boss over Met response
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Suella Braverman will question Met chief Sir Mark Rowley about the force’s response to incidents during pro-Palestinian protests.

In a video posted online, a man appears to be chanting “jihad” during a London rally of an Islamist group.

In the clip, which took place at a separate event from the main march and was staged by Hizb ut-Tahrir, no offenses were identified.

It is expected that Sir Mark will say that current laws make prosecutions difficult.

The meeting between Mrs Braverman and the Met Police chief was already scheduled to discuss the protests and anti-Semitism.

It is likely she will use it to question Sir Mark about his force’s response to Saturday’s incident, a source close to the home secretary said.

Incitement to hatred or violence has no place on Britain’s streets, according to the source.

The source added that Mrs Braverman has clearly urged the police “to crack down on anyone breaking the law”.

Sir Mark will tell Mrs Braverman that there is a problem with the current laws, that the bar for prosecution is very high under both public order and terrorism legislation.

Up to 100,000 people showed solidarity with Palestinian civilians in central London on Saturday, according to the Met.

The demonstration near Downing Street was policed by more than 1,000 officers. A total of ten people were arrested.

According to the Met, arrests made during Saturday’s march were related to fireworks, public order, and assaulting emergency workers.

As a result, the police said on Sunday they were taking no further action following footage appearing online showing a man chanting “jihad, jihad” at a smaller rally organized by Hizb ut-Tahrir.