METROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE DATE 16th July 1983 TIME 14.00 hrs FROM: DS XXX TO: Comander Special Branch With reference to this afternoon's C.N.D demonstration At 12.30pm approximately 30 demonstrators assembled outside the US Embassy, Grosvenor Square, where they are still holding a vigil until the petition is handed in to the Embassy at approximately 3.15pm. The group are displaying a banner "London Region CND" and are holding a globe measuring 3' in diameter with the words "Fragile handle with care" thereon. OFFICER Detective Constable REFERENCES: CND Human Chain between U.S and Soviet Embassy 16.7.83 ACTION: DISTRIBUTION ORIGINAL Ch. Supt INITIALS OF COPIES OFFICER . Form 3103METROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM: XXX TO: Commander Special Branch DATE 16.7.83 TIME 1520 hrs Concerning the CND human chain which has linked arms from the vicinity of the US Embassy to the Russian Embassy, it is estimated that some 4000 persons took part. The chain has been completed and those taking part have new dispersed inte Hyde Park. There has been no apparent disorder. OFFICER Detective Constable REFERENCES: CND ACTION: DISTRIBUTION Ch. Sup COPIES - by hand of DC XXX at 1530 hours. Form 3103METROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE DATE 16th July 1983 TIME 1710 hrs FROM DS XXX TO: Commander, Special Branch With reference to the CND demonstration held in Central London today: At 3pm in Bayswater Rd, junction with Kensington Palace Gdns, Bruce KENT read aloud a petition which was later handed into the Soviet Consulate, 5 Kensington Palace Gardens by Barbara BAMBRIDGE and Bill CHADKIRK who were met at the entrance by a Soviet official. They entered the building at 3.5pm and remained there until 3.55pm. Several demonstrators picnicked in Hyde Park until 5pm when they all dispersed peacefully. The final number of persons taking part in the day's events is estimated to have been approximately 7000. OFFICER XXX Det Sgt REFERENCES: ACTION: Form 3103METROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM: DS XXX TO: Commander Special Branch DATE 16th July 1983 TIME 10:10 hrs I have the following information regarding the CND Human Chain between the U.S. and Soviet embassies today: 43 peeple are travelling from XXX to attend and 13 people from XXX OFFICER Detective Constable REFERENCES: CND Human Chain between US and Soviet Embassies 16.7.83 ACTION: DISTRIBUTION  Ch Supt OF RESERVE DUTY OFFICER Form 3103METROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM: D.C. XXX TO Commander Special Branch DATE 16th July 1983 TIME 10.20 hrs I have the following information regarding the C.N.D. Human Chain between the US and Soviet Embassies today: One coach (52 seater) left XXX this morning at 09.45 hrs. The coach is yellow and brown, marked "Silverdale Tours of Wilford, Notts" registration DJA 562T. OFFICER Detective Constable BRANCH DISTRICT REFERENCES:  CND Human Chain between U.S & Soviet Embassies 16.7.83 ACTION: ORIGINAL Ch. Supt COPIES . INITIALS OF OFFICER .. \f MP . Form 3103METROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM: DC XXX TO: Commander Special Branch DATE 16.7.83 TIME 11.35 hrs With reference to the 'East and West' demonstration in London today (CND human chain between American and Soviet embassies): One double-decker red bus, index mark KJ 508W, belonging to the National Bus Company, left XXX at 1045 hrs today with 31 persons on board. It was due to pick up passengers en route. One other bus, no further details known, left the outskirts of XXX at 1015 hrs today. It was due to pass through XXX but did not do so. OFFICER XXX DC REFERENCES: CND human chain between American and Soviet embassies on 16.7.83 ACTION: DISTRIBUTION ORIGINAL CH SUPT COPIES - minus reference INITIALS OF OFFICERMETROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE DATE 15th July 1983 TIME 11.35 hours FROM DCI XXX TO: Commander Special Branch. Re. CND Human Chain 16.7.83 An article in a local Welling Garden City Newspaper, The Citizen, dated 6-7-83 indicates that approx 50 persons will be coming to London on Saturday 16th July 1983 to take part in the CND Hnman chain. These demonstrators will be from the Mid-Herts area and I would personally estimate that you can expect another 50 persons from the rest of Hertfordshire. This gives an estimated total of approx 100 persons. OFFICER XXX DS REFERENCES: ACTION: DISTRIBUTION ORIGINAL Chief Sup INITIALS OF OFFICERMETROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE DATE 15.7.83 TIME 15.05 hrs FROM XXX TO: Commander Special Branch With reference to the forthcoming CND Demonstration. 1 coach has been booked by the CND for Hyde Park. Another coach has been advertised in the local paper but we have no information about it. There are none from the Luton area. OFFICER REFERENCES ACTION: ORIGINAL COPIES - INITIALS OF RESERVEIDUTY OFFICERSECRET File No 346 / 83 / 8 Special Branch report 1A Chief Supt XXX referred please FOR CH SUPT DI to seeMETROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE DATE 15th July 1983 TIME 10.00 hrs FROM DCI XXX TO: Commander Special Branch With regard to the proposed CED demonstration to be held on Saturday 16th July between the US and Soviet embassies, we have received reliable information that one (1) coach will be bringing demonstrators from the Oxford area, and two (2) coaches will be attending from Devon. OFFICER XXX Sgt BRANCH DISTRICT REFERENCES:  CND demonstration on 16.7.83 ACTION: DISTRIBUTION ORIGINAL Chief Sup -minus references INITIALS OF RESERVE DUTY OFFICER ..METROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM: DC XXX TO Commander Special Branch DATE 14.7.83 TIME 12.25 hrs With reference to the CND demonstration in London on Saturday. One coach, up to 50 supporters will leave XXX bound for Hyde Park. Also some 20 supporters will leave by train for Waterloo from Alton. OFFICER REFERENCES: ACTION: DISTRIBUTION ORIGINAL CH SU COPIES - INITIALS OF RESERVE DUTY OFFICER ..METROPOLITAN POLICE  TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM DS XXX TO: Commander Special Branch DATE 13th July 1983 TIME 09.45 hrs In regard to your telex of 27.6.83 regarding the human chain of C.N.D. supporters from the United States Embassy to the Soviet Embassy on 16.7.83, there is a negative return from our area. OFFICER - Detective Constable REFERENCES: - Human Chain between US and Soviet embassies 16.7.83 ACTION: DISTRIBUTION COPIES .. INITIALS OF OFFICER ..METROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM DC XXX TO Commander Special Branch. DATE 12th July 1983 TIME 1430 hrs I have seen a poster in XXX advertising an 'Embassy Peace Link' in London, between the Embassies of The United States of America and Russia. The above demonstration is due to take place on Saturday 16th July, 1983. XXX The CND organiser mentioned on the poster is: Raymond Peter LONGMORE.  XXX The coach was booked in the name of: XXX OFFICER, DS XX REFERENCES: DISTRIBUTION COPIES (minus references). INITIALS OF OFFICER11/0830/JULY/1983 FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION OF DETECTIVE INSPECTOR XXX SPECIAL BRANCH SUBJECT: CND HUMAN CHAIN IN LONDON 16.7.1983. WITH REFERENCE TO YOUR TELEX DATED 27TH JUNE, 1983, CONCERNING THE ABOVE EVENT, ENQUIRIES HAVE FAILED TO REVEAL ANY PLANS FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF C.N-D. MEMBERS FROM THIS POLICE AREA. BT END OF FIRST AND FINAL MESSAGE SENT AT 0955 AMMETROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM: DS XXX TO: Commander Special Branch DATE 8.7.83 TIME 15.20 Hrs With reference to the C.N.D. demonstration on the 16.7.83 in London, I have received information that there are now only going to be 10 coaches from XXX ,there is also one coach booked from XXX OFFICER Detective Constable REFERENCES: CND Demonstration 16.7. 83 ACTION: Chief SuptMETROPOLITAN POLICE TELEPHONE MESSAGE DATE 7.7.83 TIME 14.40 hrs FROM DC XXX TO: Commander Special Branch With reference to the CND 'Human Chain' demonstration on 16th July, one coach will be coming from this area at present. all REFERENCES: ACTION: DISTRIBUTIONMEMORANDUM 1st July From Commander XXX Branch  To Commander Special Branch In order that adequate policing arrangements can be made for the below described event, I would appreciate an initial assessment on the number of persons who can be expected to take part and the threat they may pose to public order. In addition, could you indicate whether the event will attract any opposition? Thank you for your assistance in this matter. CND Human Chain from US Embassy to USSR Embassy. Saturday 16.7.1983 D.I CommanderMETROPOLITAN POLICE  TELEPHONE MESSAGE DATE 29th June 1983 TIME 1505 FROM:XXX TO: Commander, Special Branch With reference to D/I XXX message concerning persons attending the CND event on 16.7.83. I have been unable to find any coach companies who have taken bookings to transport participants. OFFICER Det. Sgt. Officer thanked for the information DISTRIBUTION Ch. Supt COPIES