Planned far-right disorder across the capital has so far largely failed to materialise – but can Londoners expect to see unrest in the days ahead?

More than 1,000 Metropolitan Police officers were deployed yesterday evening (August 7), after a list indicating possible action at dozens of immigration advice services across the country was published.

A total of 15 people were arrested in Waltham Forest, Croydon and Hounslow, but the fear of large-scale riots failed to materialise.

Instead, anti-racist counter-protests were the most visible presence on the capital’s streets, with large numbers turning out in Walthamstow, Stoke Newington and Finchley.

The Met's Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: “The majority of people engaged with officers and complied with conditions.

“These events passed without major incident or disruption.

“However, officers did face anti-social behaviour from a small group in Croydon who were not related to any protest, but were intent on causing trouble.”

The large police operation last night came a week after more than 100 people were arrested in Whitehall after a far-right group gathered in the area.

Is more far-right action planned?

So far there is no indication that any far-right action is planned to take place in London in the coming days.

A ‘stop the far right’ protest organised by Stand up to Racism is nevertheless planned for outside Reform UK’s HQ in Victoria Street, central London on Saturday (August 10).