The annual al-Quds day demonstration in support of Palestinians is due to take place this Sunday 18 June in London

This is a disturbing turn of events which has serious repercussions for the University’s reputation as an institution that cherishes academic freedom

In a tweet posted earlier today the right-wing journalist said: “22 dead – number rising. Schofield, don’t you even dare. Do not be part of the problem. We need a final solution.”

Security forces fired live rounds and tear gas as they stormed the area causing at least one fatality with several reported wounded

The protest, by the Academic Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, is one of many such demonstrations in recent weeks to have come under attack from the authorities

The annual rally has run as a peaceful family friendly event in London for a number of years

The adjournment came as supporters of Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky marked his 66th birthday with a procession in the city of Kaduna

Although Nigeria’s High Court ordered the release of the pair on 2 December 2016 after a period of detention of almost a year the order has yet to be implemented