Over 100,000 protesters joined right-wing activist Tommy Robinson in one of the largest demonstrations in recent UK history, leading to several police officers being assaulted.

The Metropolitan Police said far-right activists at the 'Unite the Kingdom' march 'attacked' it's police officers as 110,000 people descended on central London for the rally

Robinson co-founded the English Defence League (EDL) in 2009, a street protest movement known for hostility towards Islam and immigration.

The British activist organized a march under the banner of "Unite the Kingdom" in London, which was attended by tens of thousands of people.

Commander Clair Haynes insisted that police will act "without fear or favour" and urged Londoners to continue with their normal plans.

Thousands are expected to descend upon the streets of London for a march organised by Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration by anti-fascist campaigners on Saturday.

A rally organised by far-right figure Tommy Robinson and attended by more than 110,000 people was marred by violence, with police making dozens of arrests after clashes broke out with police. Many people arrived for the ‘unite the kingdom’ event in central London with the intent to cause trouble,