Police clash with far-right protesters, make arrests
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Police officers were assaulted during clashes with protesters at a "freedom of speech" festival in London, led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, Scotland Yard has confirmed. The event, dubbed "Unite the Kingdom," drew an estimated 110,000 people to Whitehall, according to Metropolitan Police figures.
Violent clashes broke out at one of the UK's largest right-wing demonstrations, leading to 25 arrests and leaving 26 police officers injured. The rally, organized by anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson,
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Police assaulted during massive London march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson
A massive London march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson descended into violence on Saturday after a small group of his supporters clashed with police who were separating them from a counter-protest.
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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
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