Armed police crush anti-lockdown march: Officers disperse thousands in Trafalgar Square and arrest activists for breaking the very rules they are protesting against
Armed police officers have dispersed large crowds of anti-lockdown protesters at Trafalgar Square following a march through central London on Saturday, which saw thousands gather against coronavirus restrictions. Demonstrators called for an end to the 'tyranny' of pandemic restrictions and voiced their opposition to vaccines and paedophilia, playing Michael Jackson's greatest hits via a PA system as they marched. At least 10 people were led away in handcuffs by officers at Trafalgar Square, and Piers Corbyn, brother of former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, also attended the protest who once again joined demonstrators after appearing at court charged with flouting coronavirus rules. Protesters refused to wear masks and wielded signs demanding an end to restrictions on personal freedom imposed as part of efforts to control Covid-19. One banner being wielded by a protester on Oxford Street read: 'Martial law coming, think it's still about health?' while anot