Dozens of groups will protest against Trump in London

While US President Donald Trump will not be seen in any public-facing events during his two-day trip to the UK, police are preparing for a signification operation in central London, where as many as 50 protest groups are expected to march against Trump's visit.

The Metropolitan Police said 1,600 officers will be deployed on Wednesday, including 500 assisting from other forces.

Activists say they will demonstrate against what they called "our government's choice to honour a man who is violating human rights in the United States and around the world."


"I don't think it's right that we're having Trump come for the second state visit due to his horrible rhetoric, policies and actions towards women and people of colour," said Grace Nathew, one of a small group of protesters staging a demonstration near Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

Police said they arrested four people Tuesday over a stunt that saw an image of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein projected on a tower at Windsor Castle, a reminder of the president's relationship with the disgraced financier.