Police have arrested 16 people and nine officers have been injured after violence flared at an anti-lockdown protest in London’s Trafalgar Square.
Clashes broke out as police tried to clear thousands of demonstrators who defied advice to maintain social distancing at the rally against coronavirus regulations.

Crowds had amasssed in Trafalgar Square carrying signs, flags and placards at the "we do not consent" protest, organised by campaign groups which object to restrictions such as lockdowns and the requirement to wear face masks.

 

Bottles were thrown and police used batons against protesters, leaving some with visible injuries, when officers tried to shut down the demonstration.
Officers penning in the crowd in Trafalgar Square also had water thrown at them by crowds chanting “pick your side”.
Scotland Yard said that 16 people had been arrested following the demonstration, which moved from Trafalgar Square to Hyde Park.

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Very confusing situation! How do these protesters want the Government to control this situation? Just ignore the pandemic and let it take its own course? Honestly...

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