Two Arrested at Tommy Robinson Rally Following Attack on Activist

Two men were arrested during a rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson in London on Saturday, following an incident where an anti-racism campaigner was attacked. The victim, a member of the Stand Up To Racism group, sustained a head injury during a counter-demonstration at Victoria Embankment Gardens. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the suspects were taken into custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, clarifying that the arrests were not related to the display of flags, as suggested on social media. The rally, described as a 'unity' march, attracted thousands of supporters who gathered at the Royal Courts of Justice before marching to Trafalgar Square. Attendees waved flags representing England, Scotland, Wales, and the UK, while chanting slogans such as "Rule Britannia" and "we want our country back." The atmosphere was charged, with some participants displaying Israeli flags, while a passerby carrying a Palestinian flag faced disapproval from the crowd. Ahead of the event, Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, urged his followers on social media to join the march, asserting that it would send a powerful message to the world about reclaiming Britain. The rally highlighted the ongoing tensions surrounding national identity and immigration in the UK, drawing both supporters and counter-protesters to the streets of London.