Policing plan in place for tonight's Leicester branch of Stand Up To Racism protest outside the Athena

Security measures are being put in place tonight due to the planned protests outside the Athena, where a controversial show by Katie Hopkins is occurring.

The Athena theatre in the city's Cultural Quarter is hosting the media personality tonight, Thursday (June 25), despite public calls to cancel the show due to concerns it might cause division in the multicultural city.

Leicester Media Online

Katie Hopkins, who initially gained recognition on the BBC's The Apprentice and later became a right-wing commentator, is visiting Leicester as part of her Free Range comedy tour.

The Leicester branch of Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) organized a protest outside the event, expressing dissatisfaction with Mrs. Hopkins' past remarks, which they consider to be "hate speech."

Leicestershire Police said the force is “aware” of the protest and “supports the right to peaceful protest”.

They added an “appropriate” policing plan is already in place ahead of this event.

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