Police and demonstrators clash at ‘Kill the Bill’ protest in central London | UK News

At least one officer has been injured after clashes between police and demonstrators at a “Kill the Bill” protest in central London.

Projectiles had been thrown as police pushed protesters away and at least one officer was injured in the scuffle.

Dozens of additional officers had been introduced in to assist unblock the street for a McDonald’s lorry held up outdoors parliament – and one man was seen being taken away by the police.

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At least one officer has been injured

Organisers reminded demonstrators to remain socially distanced as crowds grew to greater than 300, and speeches had been made reverse the Houses of Parliament.

Several ladies addressed the crowd and shared private experiences of struggling abuse, whereas many others carried anti-sexism placards and chanted “ladies scared in every single place, police and authorities don’t care”.

The heated scenes in Parliament Square got here amid in any other case peaceable demonstrations throughout the nation over the proposed crime laws, which opponents concern will restrict their proper to protest.

Saturday has seen protests not simply in the capital, but in addition in Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol and Brighton, regardless of ongoing lockdown restrictions.

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More than 1,000 folks gathered in Bristol for what was the fifth Kill the Bill demonstration in the metropolis centre in the final two weeks.

Yesterday, Ryan Paul Roberts, 25, was charged with tried arson with intent to hazard life after an enflamed merchandise was positioned beneath an occupied police van outdoors Bristol’s Bridewell Police Station throughout a protest on 21 March.

Demonstrators sit on Baldwin Street in Bristol during a 'Kill The Bill' protest against The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. Picture date: Saturday April 3, 2021.

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Protests in Bristol at the moment

In Manchester, folks had been seen sitting on tram tracks earlier than police moved in.

Greater Manchester Police had beforehand issued a 48-hour dispersal discover for these participating in anti-social behaviour.

The protestors have been demonstrating in opposition to proposed modifications to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.

The modifications would give police in England and Wales extra energy to impose situations on non-violent protests, together with for being too noisy or a nuisance, with fines or jail phrases for these convicted.

Former Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn spoke at the gathering in central London at the moment.

He described the invoice as a “very harmful, slippery slope” and defended the proper to protest.

“If we do not protest, issues do not change,” he mentioned, which drew cheers and applause from the crowd.

Former Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during a 'Kill The Bill' protest against The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in Parliament Square, London. Picture date: Saturday April 3, 2021.

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Jeremy Corbyn spoke at the demonstration

An announcement from the Metropolitan Police mentioned: “The majority of individuals at at the moment’s occasions in central London have tried to stick to social distancing and COVID laws.

“A small minority are blocking the street at Parliament Square. Officers are on scene participating and encouraging them to maneuver so we are able to reopen the roads.”

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