Met police defend the “extraordinary” response in the Golders Green terrorist attack after fierce backlash to Zack Polanski’s post accusing officers of violence. Was this a reckless misstep or a justified call for scrutiny? James breaks down the fallout as the stabbing suspect appears in court.

Plus, Police review London pro-Palestine marches amid rising terror concerns, reigniting heated debate. Who gets to decide what qualifies as a “hate march” and if bans are introduced, will it backfire by fuelling even more antisemitism?

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