More than 100 people have been arrested following violent protests in London on Saturday, the Met Police has said.<\/p>\n
Police were attacked by demonstrators, some of whom were far-right activists, after thousands gathered saying they were protecting statues.<\/p>\n
PM Boris Johnson said: “Racist thuggery has no place on our streets.”<\/p>\n
An investigation is also under way after a man was seen urinating next to a memorial of PC Keith Palmer, who was killed in the 2017 Westminster attack.<\/p>\n
Separately on Saturday, a number of peaceful anti-racism protests were held in London and around the country.<\/p>\n
‘Abhorrent’<\/p>\n
Home Secretary Priti Patel said the “desecration” of PC Palmer’s memorial was “utterly shameful”.<\/p>\n
Met Police Commander Bas Javid added: “We are aware of a disgusting and abhorrent image circulating on social media of a man appearing to urinate on a memorial to PC Palmer.<\/p>\n
“We have immediately launched an investigation, and will gather all the evidence available to us and take appropriate action.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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