The skirmishes in Haringey come after six people were arrested over alleged involvement with the Kurdistan Workers' Party, known as the PKK.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Free Kurdistan protesters clashed with police at a protest in north London after six people were arrested following a swoop by counter terror officers. The skirmish, captured on dramatic footage, show fists flying as around 100 demonstrators rushed towards a police line near a Kurdish community centre on Portland Gardens in Haringey at just after 1.
Ali, one of the protesters told Metro: ‘Five people were arrested at the community centre and one at their home in the early hours of the morning. They have done nothing wrong, they are community leaders. ‘The police came in heavy handed and have cordoned off our centre. It’s an outrage. We are very angry. This is supposed to be a democracy it’s a joke.’ The six arrested under the counter terrorism act are four men and two women.
UK Crime News London Metropolitan Police
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Conn. police officer arrested on strangulation, assault charges: policeA New London police officer has been arrested and is facing charges including strangulation and assault, according to the police department. Police in New…
Read more »
Moment Glasgow police chase ends as Range Rover forced to stop after 'ramming police vehicles'Police said the driver failed to stop for local officers in Possilpark before allegedly leading police on a chase along Maryhill Road and then into Charing Cross, at the western edge of the city centre.
Read more »
Police officer left note blaming West Yorkshire Police then took own lifeAn officer under investigation took his own life after being suspended
Read more »
Video shows police dog sniff out criminal in bush after he fled from policeJack Williamson was jailed for 14 months
Read more »
Forensics and armed police descend as police investigate double murderTwo people were pronounced dead at the scene
Read more »
Keir Starmer backs the 'thought Police' - Prime Minister told to 'police streets, not tweets' as row...The Prime Minister came under fire after No 10 said he supported police action to 'capture data' on incidents and comments which are not serious enough to constitute a crime .
Read more »