An animal rights protest is expected to take place on Saturday 17th August sometime between 1100 and 1700 hours.

This will be in the form of a march.  The route is likely to be from near to Park Lane to Parliament Square, via Trafalgar Square.

The timings and route are not confirmed and may be subject to change.

It is possible that there may be sudden changes on the day.

Further details will be provided as they become available.

A policing plan is in place that is proportionate to the numbers expected led by an experienced public order command team.

Whilst policing protest in central London, the police have a duty to balance the rights of the protestors with the rights of others to go about their lawful business.