Photos: Blood spills in London as white supremacist target anti-racism protesters
London police had a tough keeping the peace in Britain’s capital this weekend as they stood between persons alleged far-right groups and Black Lives Matter demonstrators.
That notwithstanding, melees broke out in resulting in injuries and the arrest of more than 100 people.
As of 21:00hrs more than 100 people have been arrested during today’s protest for offences including breach of the peace, violent disorder, assault on officers, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of class A drugs, and drunk and disorder.
— MPS Events (@MetPoliceEvents) June 13, 2020
The Black Lives Matter demonstrations spilt from the United States, where an African-American was killed under the knees of a white policeman. The victim, George Floyd, was accused of paying for food with a counterfeit $20 bill.
His death sparked demonstration around the world with Germany, the UK, South Korea, France and Belgium pulling huge crowds.
The list included Edward Colston’s, whose ships are believed to have transported about 80,000 men, women and children from Africa to the Americas. But his memory has been honoured for centuries in his home city of Bristol, which benefited from his vast wealth.
The demonstrators went after the giant statue, honouring his memory and that of many others spread across the UK.
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson condemned the attack in a tweet, saying thuggery and racism had no place on the street of the UK.
Racist thuggery has no place on our streets. Anyone attacking the police will be met with full force of the law. These marches & protests have been subverted by violence and breach current guidelines. Racism has no part in the UK and we must work together to make that a reality.
— Boris Johnson #StayAlert (@BorisJohnson) June 13, 2020
