Far-fight counter-protesters clash with police during pro-Palestine march
Police have faced “unacceptable violence, including people throwing missiles and a metal barrier” as far-right groups stormed a Remembrance event at the Cenotaph on Saturday afternoon.
The Metropolitan Police said: “Those using violence ... were solely intent on confronting officers.”
It comes as the force confirmed dozens of far-right protesters have been arrested after groups clashed with officers in central London, with 82 arrested in Tachbrook Street, Pimlico “to prevent a breach of the peace”.
A further 10 arrests have been made for other offences, including possession of offensive weapons, affray and possession of drugs, it added.
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf accused Suella Braverman of encouraging the far-right groups by “fanning the flames of division” and urged her to resign.
Meanwhile, Husam Zumlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, spoke movingly before hundreds of thousands of pro -Palestine supporters at the march as he remembered those who “lost their lives in the war” and those who are “still falling today”.
“Today is a reminder that it is only once the guns fall silent that peace can be achieved,” he said. “This is why we are here today. To call for ceasefire.”
