Merseyside Police are in the news after handling protests, a tragic parade crash, and a racially charged incident at Anfield. Responsible for policing Merseyside’s 1.5M, with 3,484 officers as of 2017.
Mass protests in London and Liverpool against the UK ban on Palestine Action have led to over 1,600 arrests since July. Organisers expect the upcoming demonstration in Trafalgar Square to be the largest yet, risking hundreds of arrests as supporters oppose the proscribed group and government restrictions on free speech.