PM: Anti-racism demonstrations ‘subverted by thuggery’

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has actually said anti-racism protests at the weekend were “subverted by thuggery” after some demonstrators encountered cops.

Mr Johnson said people had the right to demonstration but participating in violence was a “betrayal” to the protesters’ cause.

Countless individuals participated in mostly peaceful presentations in cities across the UK at the weekend.

But unrest in the capital on Sunday caused 8 officers being injured and 12 people being apprehended.

The Metropolitan Police’s Superintendent Jo Edwards stated following a “primarily serene demonstration”, officers were confronted with additional “scenes of violence and disorder” which were “totally inappropriate”.

Most of the arrests in London were for public order offences and one for criminal damage.

Mr Johnson condemned the violence, posting on Twitter: “People have a right to object peacefully & while observing social distancing but they have no right to assault the authorities. These presentations have been subverted by thuggery – and they are a betrayal of the cause they profess to serve. Those accountable will be held to account.”

Countless protesters collected on Saturday and Sunday in London, as well as cities throughout the UK including Bristol, Manchester, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh

Demonstrations were generally tranquil, with aerial footage revealing countless demonstrators flooding the roadways outside the United States embassy in Vauxhall, south London, before marching towards Parliament Square and Downing Street.

However there were some clashes with authorities, especially in the capital.

A law enforcement officer got a head injury and an Area 35 dispersal order was issued on Sunday night till 06: 00 on Monday.