#london-protests

#london-protests

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Between 110,000 and 150,000 people turned out for right-wing activist Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally on Saturday, with around 5,000 involved in an anti-racism counter-demonstration. The Met initially said 25 people had been arrested for a range of offences in what it described as "wholly unacceptable" violence, but revised that number to 24 on Sunday. Eight people are facing charges including assault and public order offences.

Criminal damage and vandalism like this has no place on the streets of London and spoils the area for locals and those visiting.