Unite the Kingdom Rally arrests, offences, demographics and officer injuries

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.25.047478

I note you seek access to the following information:

Unite the Kingdom rally on Saturday 13 September 2025

1. The number of average arrests in the area on a Saturday during the arrest times
2. How many happened after football kick out
3. What time were the arrests
4. What were the arrests for (assault, drunk and disorderly, drugs)
5. How many officers were injured
6. How were the officer’s injuries sustained (assault, slips, trips/falls)
7. Age and ethnicity of those arrested.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose some of the requested information above.

The information sought under your Freedom of Information request includes the following which we consider to be Personal Data. I have applied Section 40 exemption to Q3 - What time the arrests were and Q8 - Age and ethnicity of those arrested.

With regards to Q1 and Q4. The information you have requested is scheduled for future publication. As such, the MPS has decided to apply Section 22(1) of the Act. This exemption specifically relates to information that is intended for future publication and allows a public authority to refuse to supply data ahead of that planned publication.

I can confirm that the MPS is scheduled to produce estimated data around 3 months post event (or sooner).

The MPS may accordingly hold information relevant to your request at this time, which can be considered for release under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) in future date.

The information will be available via the following link.
MPS | Published Item

In addition, Q2. How many happened after football kick out.

We are unable to answer this as the request is too vague.

Q6 - How many officers were injured.

37 (further 11 assaulted but no injury)

Q7 - How were the officers injuries sustained (assault, slips, trips/falls)