A senior police officer has said forces across the country are working to calm tensions over Gaza that have spilled over into antisemitic incidents.
Sir Peter Fahy, chief constable of Greater Manchester Police and a vice-president of the Association of Chief Police Officers, said a balance must be found between the right to protest and a risk of serious disruption.
He said the level of antisemitism had risen in a similar way to incidents directed at Muslims following the murder of Lee Rigby last year.
Sir Peter said: “Protests linked to Gaza have passed off with little or no incident, however, they have created tension in some parts of the country with the police ensuring that the fundamental right to protest is balanced with ensuring that protests do not cause serious disruption to community life.
