The march, organised by Sutton Friends of Palestine, began at 2pm today (August 30) with participants meeting at the lower entrance of St Nicholas, by Manor Place.
The Metropolitan Police said the additional officers are on the high street both in connection with the march and because Sutton United are playing at home today.
A police spokesperson added: “No incidents or offences have been reported.”
This comes following disputes over St George’s flags reportedly being hung up on Sutton High Street yesterday (August 29).
There have been rows over the motivation of flags being raised across England, as some argue it is just a sign of patriotism, while others fear its intention is to cause more of a divide amid anti-migrant and far-right protests.
Several local authorities have removed flags from street infrastructure, citing road safety fears.
A spokesperson for Sir Keir Starmer previously said he “absolutely” is in favour of people who put up English flags.
The government has also published a guide online saying that flags are “a very British way of expressing joy and pride” and that it wants to “see more flags flown, particularly the Union Flag.”
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