A counter-demonstration was organised by former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn's Peace & Justice project and the group Stand Up To Racism to oppose the Tommy Robinson-led 'patriotic rally'.
Two men were arrested at Tommy Robinson's London rally on Saturday after an anti-racism campaigner was attacked, police said. The Stand Up To Racism activist was taking part in a counter-demonstration when he 'sustained a head injury' at the Victoria Embankment Gardens, according to the Metropolitan Police. Both men were arrested on suspicion of 'grievous bodily harm-level assault', they added.
Supporters of Mr Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, filled up The Strand waving the flags of England, Scotland, Wales, and the UK outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Chants were heard of 'Rule Britannia', Mr Robinson's name, and 'we want our country back'. One man was seen with a T-shirt that read: 'I identify as English', while others had Donald Trump merchandise.
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