The Guardian – Met Police chief praises conduct of officer in antisemitism row
The Guardian says the Met chief has praised the professionalism of the officer at the centre of an antisemitism row, saying police at other protests had been “set up” by activists using “fakery” to undermine the force. The force has been criticised over footage in which the officer could be heard telling Gideon Falter he was worried what would happen if Falter crossed the rally because he was “openly Jewish”. In an interview with the paper, Rowley acknowledges that the officer’s choice of words was “clumsy and offensive” but adds: “The sergeant… clearly assessed that there was a risk of confrontation and was trying to help Falter. The wider actions and intent of the officer were professional and in the best tradition of British police trying to prevent disorder.”
Elsewhere, Huw Edward quitting the BBC and Donald Trump’s trial make the front page.
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