Police in Westminster reacted violently to protests against the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla on October 2nd, 2025, as reported by The Canary UK via X at [CURRENT_TIME_UTC]. The source questioned the police response by contrasting it with their handling of far-right protests. Details regarding the specific timing and nature of the police actions and the protests themselves within the Westminster area are still emerging. The Global Sumud Flotilla is understood to be related to ongoing international maritime activities. This incident occurs against a backdrop of heightened security in London. Earlier on October 2nd, three individuals identified as members of the 'Kingdom of Kubala' were detained by police at Limehouse DLR Station around 5:00 PM UTC following a police operation that began at approximately 4:30 PM UTC. Limehouse DLR Station and Commercial Road were blocked off during the operation. The Metropolitan Police have not yet officially disclosed the reasons for these detentions or the group's alleged involvement. Earlier in the day, London Euston station experienced a brief evacuation due to a suspicious item, which reopened around 3:00 PM UTC. The Metropolitan Police had previously announced enhanced security measures for Jewish communities in response to a synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur.
