Police ‘assaulted’ and face ‘aggression’ from Tommy Robinson protesters

A person with a bloodied face and clothing confronts police officers during the Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march (Lucy North/PA)

Police officers have been assaulted as they faced “significant aggression” from protesters at a “freedom of speech” festival led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, Scotland Yard said.

More than 100,000 people were estimated by police to have gathered in London for the “Unite the Kingdom” event which faced counter protests by anti-racism campaigners.