Thousands Participate in Tommy Robinson Rally in London
Thousands of supporters of far-right activist Tommy Robinson gathered in Trafalgar Square, London, for what he called the biggest patriotic rally in UK history. Stand Up To Racism and Jeremy Corbyn's Peace & Justice Project held a counter-protest. Five arrests were made as police maintained peace between the rallies.
Thousands of supporters of far-right activist Tommy Robinson gathered in Trafalgar Square, London, for what he claimed was the 'biggest patriotic rally' in UK history.
Concurrently, Stand Up To Racism and Jeremy Corbyn's Peace & Justice Project held a counter-protest.
The Metropolitan Police implemented a major operation to maintain peace between the rallies, leading to five arrests.
Among the incidents were assaults associated with the Stand Up To Racism demonstration and Trans Pride event, and a racially aggravated public order offense.
Whitehall was barricaded, and one thousand officers were deployed.
Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove emphasized the focus was on maintaining peace and lawful protest.
Robinson, known legally as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, faces contempt proceedings for breaking conditions tied to a libel case he lost in 2021.