"A total of 26 police officers were injured in clashes as projectiles were hurled, and the Metropolitan police confirmed on Sunday that 24 people were arrested for a range of offences including common assault and violent disorder. The force added that a post-event investigation was under way, with officers working to identify other people involved in disorder with a view to making further arrests."
"Three of those arrested at the protest were women. A man who said on camera that Keir Starmer needs to be assassinated and someone needs to shoot Keir Starmer, and whose comments were published online, is among those being sought by police. A Met spokesperson said: We're aware of a video circulating on social media from the Unite the Kingdom' protest on Saturday, 13 September in central London. Officers are investigating and enquiries are ongoing to identify a man."
Police estimated attendance at the Unite the Kingdom rally in central London at between 110,000 and 150,000. The event was organised by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (Tommy Robinson), with several far-right speakers and some no-shows. Clashes saw projectiles hurled, injuring 26 police officers. The Metropolitan Police arrested 24 people for offences including common assault and violent disorder, with ages ranging from 19 to 58 and an average age of 39; three arrestees were women. A post-event investigation is under way and further arrests are expected. Police are seeking a man filmed calling for Keir Starmer to be assassinated.
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