Police 'Assaulted' as Thousands Attend Tommy Robinson Event in London
"Police officers have been assaulted as they clashed with protesters at a "freedom of speech" festival led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, Scotland Yard said.
More than 100,000 people were estimated by police to have gathered in London for the "Unite the Kingdom" event which faced counter protests by anti-racism campaigners.
The Metropolitan Police said it estimated around 110,000 were in Whitehall for the Robinson event and 5,000 for the counter protest.
The force, which was attempting to keep the two groups apart, said: "Officers are having to intervene in multiple locations to stop Unite the Kingdom protesters trying to access sterile areas, breach police cordons or get to opposing groups.
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The two groups were divided by a line of police officers on Whitehall, one side waving placards that said "refugees welcome. Stop the far right" and the other flying Union and St George's flags.
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