Arrests made at anti-lockdown demonstration in London
Damien Gayle - The Guardian
Arrests have been made on the anti lockdown demonstration in London after a group of protesters decided not to disperse and instead carried on a march from Trafalgar Square to Westminster Bridge.
Police blocked the path of protesters at the north end of the bridge, leading to scuffles as some tried to carry on marching and calls went up from some to rush the police lines.
Damien Gayle:
:Left Quotes: And police have now called time on the #NoNewNormal demonstration. The Met says it will now start asking people to leave.
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:Left Quotes: #THREAD | The protest under the name of “Stop The New Normal” have failed to comply with the terms of their risk assessment, Government guidelines and they are not maintaining social distancing.
:Left Quotes: Things are getting heated at the #nonewnormal demo after some protesters decided not to disperse and carried on a march to Westminster bridge
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:Left Quotes: The Guardian saw police making at least three arrests.
One group of protesters tried to stage a sit down protest on the bridge. They were being forced south by a line of police.
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:Left Quotes: Protesters sat down on Westminster Bridge now
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