| ▲ | krona 3 hours ago | |
> The Metropolitan Police are (justifiably) expecting this protest to turn into a violent riot Robinson has organised 4 London rallies in recent years and this is the second Unite The Kingdom rally. So what makes you think this will be the one which turns violent? It's basically families listening to speakers on a stage. | ||
| ▲ | bcraven 28 minutes ago | parent [-] | |
"Dozens of officers injured as up to 150,000 join Tommy Robinson rally" Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said officers had "policed without fear or favour", knowing it would be challenging. "There is no doubt that many came to exercise their lawful right to protest, but there were many who came intent on violence." Assistant Commissioner Twist said officers had suffered broken teeth, concussion, a prolapsed disc, a head injury and a possible broken nose. | ||