"09/13/2025September 13, 2025 London officers were attacked after a crowd of some 110,000 people gathered near Westminster for an anti-immigration protest led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The event saw attendees march over Westminster Bridge before rallying near Downing Street for speechesImage: Stuart Brock/Anadolu/picture alliance A crowd of 110,000 people packed central London on Saturday for a march and rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, prompting a large police deployment and a counter-protest by anti-racism groups."
"London police described the rally as "too big to fit into Whitehall," a street in London's government district. The clashes erupted after some protesters were unable to access the main stage area. Officers who tried to stop them "were assaulted with kicks and punches," with bottles, flares and other projectiles thrown at them, the London Metropolitan Police posted on X."
"Robinson, 42 and whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, praised the event as the country's "biggest free speech festival" and a push to "Unite the Kingdom." Participants, many draped in English and British flags, marched over Westminster Bridge before converging near Downing Street to hear speeches from far-right figures from Europe and North America. Attendees voiced anger over immigration and what they described as perceived restrictions on free speech."
About 110,000 people gathered in central London for a far-right anti-immigration march and rally led by Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon). Participants marched over Westminster Bridge and converged near Downing Street, with many draped in English and British flags. Large police deployments and counter-protests by anti-racism groups accompanied the event. Clashes erupted when some protesters could not access the main stage; officers attempting to intervene were reportedly assaulted and hit with bottles, flares and other projectiles. Nine arrests were reported so far, with more expected. The rally reflected rising anti-immigration sentiment and targeted hotels housing asylum seekers.
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