Adam Slonecki, commander of the Metropolitan Police, said the force \u201cdeployed officers to prevent serious disruption and to deal with any offenses, using the full range of powers available to us including imposing conditions under the Public Order Act,\u201d according to the Guardian.<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cWe are mindful that Jewish communities are experiencing heightened fear and concern following two and a half years of sustained protest and, in recent months, a series of arsons and other attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n
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