"Metropolitan Police said they had been facilitating peaceful anti-asylum protest on the Isle of Dogs on Sunday afternoon when protesters, including some masked, moved into the Canary Wharf shopping centre where a small group became aggressive towards the police. The officer didn't suffer significant injury from the assault, police said, adding that four arrests have been made for common assault by a protester on a member of the public, possession of class A and B drugs, assault on police/public order offences and failure to disperse."
"A police statement on social media acknowledged that young children were in the protest area and while we deal with any criminality our officers are ensuring the safety of them is paramount. Anti-immigration protesters gathered outside the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf, which became subject to controversy last month after the Government decided to use the hotel to provide temporary accommodation for asylum seekers."
"Around 100 counter-protesters held banners bearing the words stand up to racism and stop the far right. The group chanted say it loud and say it clear, refugees are welcome here. A Section 60 AA order is in place for the Isle of Dogs south of the A1261 to prevent people concealing their identity with masks. Police warned that failure to comply could lead to arrest."
Masked and non-masked anti-asylum protesters marched through the Isle of Dogs and moved into the Canary Wharf shopping centre where a small group became aggressive towards police. A police officer was punched in the face but did not suffer significant injury. Four people were arrested on charges including common assault on a member of the public, possession of class A and B drugs, assault on police/public order offences, and failure to disperse. A police statement noted young children were present and officers prioritized their safety. Around 100 counter-protesters held banners and chanted in support of refugees. Section 60 AA and Section 35 dispersal orders were in place.
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