Police obtain consent to use new powers ahead of planned Demonstration at Kings Cross Railway Station this afternoon

Police obtain consent to use new powers ahead of planned Demonstration at Kings Cross Railway Station this afternoon  

Assistant Chief Constable, Sean O’Callaghan, said:

“We are aware of a planned demonstration at Kings Cross Station later this afternoon, Friday 3 November.

“We fully respect the rights of people to protest lawfully but where we believe this could cause serious disruption to railway services, we must take action.

“We have therefore obtained consent to utilise powers under Section 14a of the Public Order Act 1986 which enables BTP to make an order prohibiting a trespassory assembly at Kings Cross station. To organise or take part in an assembly during the prohibition commits an offence. 

“We continue to work closely with our partners to manage the impact of protests for those who travel on the railways.”