try again, the name must be unique The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday - Friday plus breaking news updatesThe Democratic Football Lads Alliance called on supporters to travel to London to protect monuments Last weekend saw demonstrators clash with police in London, while in Bristol a statue of slave trader Edward Colston Saturday's protest was scheduled to take place at 1pm in Hyde Park. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation.Hundreds of protestors gather in London's Hyde Park on Sunday to protest mask mandates in light of the coronavirus, People gathered in the park beginning around 1 p.m. to listen to speeches at the march organized by a group called Keep Britain Free, the outlet reported. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when The City and the police will support peaceful protests, as we did all day today. Log in to update your newsletter preferencesPlease You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies
Independent Premium. Hundreds of people have already gathered in central London, with many centred around the Cenotaph.A large crowd of demonstrators are on Whitehall singing the national anthem. {{#replies}} try again, the name must be unique "Today's protests in London were led by those intent on causing violence and sowing hate for their own ends.
Some peaceful anti-racism protests also took place in London and across the UK. Demonstrators attack police in violent clashes as thousands gather in LondonEmail already exists. Black Lives Matter protesters outside the US Embassy in London on Sunday Credit: London News Pictures Met Police said 12 people were arrested on Sunday night and eight officers were injured. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. {{#sender.isSelf}} Ahead of this weekend, statues and monuments considered to be at risk from the protesters, including the Cenotaph, Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela, have been boarded up in London.While Saturday's protest has been cancelled, a similar event is scheduled to take place in the capital today.BLM London apologised for "mixed messages" and said it was not supporting today's protests. "Knowing the police, and knowing the right wing press, anything bad that happens on Saturday will be black people's fault", the critically lauded author said.He added that it would be unwise to go: "I really, really don't think it's wise, I really don't think it's sensible. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.POLICE were chased through the streets of London yesterday by anti-racism protestors as peaceful demonstrations turned violent.Cops were pictured bleeding after yobs hurled fireworks and other objects at them during the unrest at the Disturbing footage shows a group of officers being surrounded by a masked mob forcing them to flee as glass bottles and other projectiles are launched at them.One demonstrator was seen climbing on the national war memorial, The Cenotaph, which is dedicated to those who died in WWI, and setting fire to the Union flag.Sunday's peaceful protests, which were spoiled by a minority of thugs, took place outside the US Embassy in a response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month.Activists in face masks are holding placards reading "I can't breathe" to echo the final words of Others have taken a kneel in solidarity with those of who have accused police of brutality on a global scale.The densely-packed crowd also broke out into chants of "enough is enough".Images from last night show cops and protesters clashing near Whitehall.Other images show a police officer with blood coming down his face as colleagues treat him on the pavement.The Home Secretary branded the escalation of violence as "lawless and reckless" last night, The Daily Mail reported.Priti Patel described the scenes as "disgraceful vandalism" by a "thuggish minority".And Boris Johnson tweeted: "People have a right to protest peacefully & while observing social distancing but they have no right to attack the police.
Among the dozens of police on duty were dog handlers and mounted officers.The BBC has aerial footage showing what the protests in Trafalgar Square in London look like from above.Missiles can be seen being thrown at police, while people at the front of the crowd swear and hurl abuse at a line of police officers in riot gear.There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts
real-world solutions, and more. "Health Secretary Matt Hancock has also warned there is "undoubtedly a risk" there will be an increase in coronavirus cases following the protests.He said he supported the protesters' arguments, but urged: "Please don't gather in groups of more than six people because there is also a pandemic that we must address and control. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss Now is the time to go home. It was retrieved by Bristol City Council on Thursday morning and will be housed in a museum at a later date. Please "Met Police said 12 people were arrested on Sunday night and eight officers were injured.Superintendent Jo Edwards, spokesperson for the protests, said: “Regrettably officers were faced with further scenes of violence and disorder following a day of predominantly peaceful protest throughout the capital.“This is a hugely impassioned movement and we understand the public’s desire to have their voices heard – however it is not right that this passion has turned into violent attacks on officers.“I would like to thank our officers, and those from the City of London Police and British Transport Police for their professionalism in the face of entirely unacceptable behaviour.“Overnight our policing operation will continue and I would urge demonstrators thinking of returning to stay at home.
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