DEVELOPING: Thousands Converge for High-Profile Rally Amid Tensions

Breaking News: Thousands Converge for High-Profile Rally Amid Tensions Over 100,000 people have gathered in central London for the "Unite the Kingdom" rally organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with a counter-protest by anti-racism campaigners also taking place. The Metropolitan Police has deployed over 1,000 officers to maintain order. Nine people have been arrested so far, with police reporting "significant aggression" and some officers being attacked with projectiles. The Met estimates around 5,000 people are participating in the nearby counter-protest organized by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR). The rally has drawn a range of speakers, including Donald Trump's former strategist Steve Bannon. The event is taking place in Whitehall, with barriers in place to separate the two groups. This high-profile gathering comes as tensions between far-right and anti-racism groups continue to escalate. The Metropolitan Police has taken steps to prevent clashes between the two groups, but the situation remains volatile. The Met has borrowed 500 officers from other forces for the day, with police vans deployed from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Devon and Cornwall. As the situation continues to unfold, we will provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a developing story, and we will continue to bring you live updates as events progress. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*