Scotland Yard expects a hardcore group of around 1,000 anarchists to infiltrate legitimate protests taking place on May 1. The primary intention of the Monopoly organisers is to cause serious disruption to London.
Strong evidence indicates there is a hardcore of people intent on acts of vandalism and violence.
People living and working in London should be able to travel across the city without fear of disruption or getting caught up in acts of vandalism. British Transport Police will be deployed. Security will be boosted at banks, City institutions and commercial chains such as McDonald's, which have been identified by police as potential targets for attack or occupation. This cannot possibly be seen as a legitimate form of protest. Such action is irresponsible and we are presently under a terrorist campaign in central London.