After hundreds of anti-establishment protesters clashed with the police, 2 people have been arrested Council square In the center London On the night of the bonfire.
Protesters threw fireworks at police during the conflict-eight policemen were injured and needed medical treatment, Metropolitan Police Said Twitter
Metropolis said the injury was “unacceptable” and added that the arrest was “for various crimes.”
The force said in a tweet: “A total of 12 people were arrested during a demonstration in London tonight. These arrests were for various crimes.
“Eight of our officers were injured. This is unacceptable. Police operations will continue into the evening.”
Earlier, attendees wearing Guy Fawkes masks gathered nearby Trafalgar Square The statue of Prime Minister Boris Johnson was burned there.
A group of people gathered to watch, one of the members shouted “Burn, Boris, burn”.
The protesters then moved to Parliament Square, where they clashed with police wearing protective gear.
Many demonstrators who participated in the demonstration known as the “Million Mask March” held up signs to protest the coronavirus lockdown.
Richard, who only claimed to be from London, said that the protests had been held on November 5 for many years and were a “continuation” of the “anti-coronavirus” march.
He said: “This is basically a continuation of the anti-coronavirus march that we have been conducting since the beginning of the year.”
“It’s a few fingers in establishing direction.”
The Metropolitan Police said on Twitter that “many areas” in Westminster had issued dispersal orders, including Parliament Square.
The force said: “The officials are in contact with people in Parliament Square and will advise them on this order.”
In another tweet, the Met said: “The crowds on Parliament Square have been dangerously lighting fireworks and rockets.
“Some people hit people or explode near crowds, which can cause very serious injuries.
“We have entered the crowd to clear any fireworks and prevent people from being harmed.”
Before the demonstration, the force stated that police officers would “cooperate closely” with protest groups to “ensure the safety of the assembly and minimize chaos.”
It added: “As a precaution, police officers will be equipped with professional public order uniforms and some protective barriers will be set up outside of various locations in London.”
Before the protest, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jane Connors said: “Of course, groups have the right to protest.
“But I am particularly worried that some groups are planning to go to London to deliberately cause violence and riots, including targeting the police.
“This cannot be tolerated. Our police plan was formulated with this potential risk in mind.
“Our patrols will be very compelling, and we will work closely with the City of London Police and the British Transport Police throughout the operation.”
