DEVELOPING: Police to Gain Sweeping New Powers to Quell Repeated Protests

Breaking News: Police to Gain Sweeping New Powers The UK government has announced plans to grant police forces sweeping new powers to restrict repeated protests, following nearly 500 arrests yesterday. Police will be able to consider the "cumulative impact" of previous protests and instruct organisers to hold events elsewhere if a site has seen repeated demonstrations. Anyone who breaches these conditions will risk arrest and prosecution. The move comes after Thursday's deadly attack at a synagogue in Manchester, which has led to increased security measures across England and Wales. All police forces are offering additional support to the 538 synagogues and Jewish community sites. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: "While the right to protest is fundamental, this freedom must be balanced with the freedom of their neighbours to live their lives without fear." She added that large, repeated protests can leave communities feeling "unsafe, intimidated and scared". The new powers will be implemented as soon as possible. The Home Office has confirmed that police forces will have the authority to put conditions on repeat protests. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*