Protesters breached a police cordon and clashed with officers in Westminster on October 2nd, 2025, between 6:39 PM and 7:41 PM UTC, leading to several arrests and significant traffic disruption on Whitehall. The confrontation occurred as territorial support units arrived to reinforce police lines, which were reportedly pushed back by the advancing demonstrators. The Metropolitan Police have not yet released official details regarding the number of arrests or the specific cause of the protest. Eyewitness accounts shared via X indicate that multiple territorial squad vans were deployed to the scene to bolster police presence. During the engagement, protesters managed to break through the established cordon, prompting a retreat by the police line. The ensuing unrest caused buses to become stuck on Whitehall, severely impacting traffic in the area. This incident in Westminster follows earlier events on October 2nd, including the detention of three individuals identified as members of the 'Kingdom of Kubala' at Limehouse DLR Station around 5:00 PM UTC. The Metropolitan Police operation at Limehouse began approximately 4:30 PM UTC, leading to the closure of the station and Commercial Road. The reasons for these detentions and the group's alleged involvement remain undisclosed by the authorities. Earlier in the day, London Euston station was briefly evacuated due to a suspicious item before reopening around 3:00 PM UTC. The Metropolitan Police had previously increased security for Jewish communities following a synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur.
