The Met Police said information suggested activists from the Palestine Action group were intending to target the exchange on Monday,
The force said it was believed those involved were planning to cause damage and “lock on” in an effort to stop the building opening for trading.
It said it was in contact with other forces, including City of London Police, to ensure any further disruption could be dealt with.
A 31-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause criminal damage by officers from Merseyside Police in the early hours of Sunday.
“I’m grateful to the Express for their willingness to provide the information gleaned from their own investigation,” Det Supt Thomas said.
She said it was thanks to the “determined efforts” of the Met’s public order crime team and colleagues in Merseyside that officers “were able to identify, locate and arrest those we suspect to be involved in this plot”.
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The Met Police said information suggested activists from the Palestine Action group were intending to target the exchange on Monday,
The force said it was believed those involved were planning to cause damage and “lock on” in an effort to stop the building opening for trading.
It said it was in contact with other forces, including City of London Police, to ensure any further disruption could be dealt with.
A 31-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause criminal damage by officers from Merseyside Police in the early hours of Sunday.
“I’m grateful to the Express for their willingness to provide the information gleaned from their own investigation,” Det Supt Thomas said.
She said it was thanks to the “determined efforts” of the Met’s public order crime team and colleagues in Merseyside that officers “were able to identify, locate and arrest those we suspect to be involved in this plot”.
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