Police said 16 people were arrested and nine officers injured during clashesat anti-lockdown demonstrations in central London.
Thousands of people massedin Trafalgar Square on Saturday carrying signs, flags and placards to takepart in a “we do not consent” rally – with none appearing to wear facecoverings or to social distance.
But officers clashed with protesters whenpolice tried to shut the event down because crowds were not complying withsocial-distancing rules.
