Far-Right Rally in London Draws 110,000, Causes 26 Police Injuries

On Saturday, a far-right rally in central London organized by Tommy Robinson drew over 110,000 participants, far exceeding police expectations and leading to violent clashes with law enforcement. The event, which featured remote remarks from Elon Musk and was branded a "free speech festival," included anti-immigration and nationalist rhetoric, with protesters chanting slogans targeting migrants and asylum seekers. Police faced assaults including punches, kicks, and projectiles such as bottles and flares, resulting in 26 officers injured, four seriously, and 25 arrests related to violent disorder and other offenses. Counterprotesters from groups like Stand Up to Racism also demonstrated nearby, with police deploying around 1,000 officers, mounted units, and riot reinforcements to separate the opposing groups and maintain order. Authorities condemned the violence and vowed further investigations, emphasizing that while many protesters were lawful, a significant number were intent on disorder. The rally highlighted rising far-right activism and anti-immigration sentiment in Britain amid broader political tensions.