Police officer ‘punched in face’ as four arrested at London anti-asylum protest | UK news
A police officer was allegedly punched in the face and four people were arrested on Sunday during the anti -immigrant protest march in London.
“A small number of masked protesters said they could facilitate a peaceful show along the way to Manchester Road and Westferry road on Manchester Road and Dog Island before they became aggressive against people and police members.
The group reportedly moved to Canary Wharf Shopping Center at 16:30.
A section of a section 60 AA is given for a section that directs people from hiding their identities with masks ”and directs them to leave the protesters.
Met said: “A member of the people for a joint attack by a protester, the possession of A and B drugs, the attack and failure of the police/public order crimes and failure to disintegrate.
“One of our officers punched in his face – fortunately they were not subjected to significant injuries.”
The protest, which includes 50 to 100 people, began outside the Britannia International Hotel on Sunday afternoon Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf.
Some anti -immigration demonstrators were seen to carry union flags and banners.
Approximately 100 against protests organized banners with slogans, including “Stand up racism” and “the right stop”. The group also said: “Say loudly and say clearly, refugees are welcomed here.”
This weekend Adam Slonecki, the commander responsible for the policing of London, said, “In the afternoon, we saw more irregularity after five arrests in the Western Drays yesterday.
“Today’s protest has seen that many members of the community, including women and children, and we have worked to ensure the security there to represent our views peacefully.
“Those who reach masquerade protests and intend to create problems will continue to be firmly handled in future protests.”
“We are staying in the region to deter him more disorders and provide assurance to local inhabitants and businesses.”
