The Prime Minister and the Met Police have condemned a day of violence on British streets as 126 protesters were arrested and nine police officers were injured in clashes between far-right and Pro-Palestine groups.
Rishi Sunak and Met Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist slammed the actions of protesters on Armistice Day - as far-right thugs fought with police trying to reach the Cenotaph and Pro-Palestinian activists were seen harassing politicians.Violent clashes erupted between far-right counter-protesters and police as 300,000 pro-Palestinian activists marched through central London.
Mr Sunak said both the police and the government had worked to ensure that Armistice Weekend goes ahead without any disruption - which has included banning some smaller protests planned for train stations.Almost 2,000 officers have been on guard throughout remembrance weekend events, with more than 1,000 cops drafted in from across England and Wales to assist in policing the weekend’s events.
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