110709 EDL Stopped (6 images)

Police intercept a group of about 50 EDL and associated group members in Bethnal Green to disrupt a Hizb ut-Tahir meeting taking place nearby.

A heavy police presence in Tower Hamlets today prevented a group of more than 50 EDL members and supporters from descending on a Hizb ut-Tahir meeting in Whitechapel this afternoon. Local police reinforced by TSG units quickly surrounded the EDL and contained them in a pub before leading them out, many in handcuffs, and driving them...
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Police intercept a group of about 50 EDL and associated group members in Bethnal Green to disrupt a Hizb ut-Tahir meeting taking place nearby.

A heavy police presence in Tower Hamlets today prevented a group of more than 50 EDL members and supporters from descending on a Hizb ut-Tahir meeting in Whitechapel this afternoon. Local police reinforced by TSG units quickly surrounded the EDL and contained them in a pub before leading them out, many in handcuffs, and driving them away.

Bethnal Green London July 9, 2011
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