Nine arrests and more to come as police attacked at Tommy Robinson protest

Thousands arrived in the capital to attend Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest as well as the counter-demonstration organised by Stand Up To Racism (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.

There were nine arrests, with many more likely, the force said, as violence flared at the protest, which featured a guest appearance from Tesla and X owner Elon Musk.