Tommy Robinson 'jumped in a taxi' just moments after leading far-right hooligans through London on...
Tommy Robinson Flees Scene After Leading Far-right Clash In London
Rory Tingle, a correspondent who covers topics related to domestic affairs for the online version of the Daily Mail, wrote a blog post.
Released: 21:39 UTC, November 11th, 2023 | Revised: 21:39 UTC, November 11th, 2023
After leading a group of violent individuals into London's Chinatown and engaging in a confrontation with law enforcement, Tommy Robinson quickly got into a taxi.
Images displayed the protester strolling alongside extremist troublemakers while shouting the phrases 'England until I pass away' and 'Tommy, we adore you'.
Once they arrived in Chinatown, Robinson (whose true name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) was spotted getting into a black taxi adorned with Pride decorations, and then departing.
In response to a person on Twitter who claimed they would have been "apprehended" if they remained with the protest, the activist replied, "I am well aware of the potential consequences. At present, I'm spending quality time with my children, as I haven't been able to see them frequently lately."
Soon after, there were fierce conflicts where demonstrators shouted at police, saying "You're no longer an Englishman".
Today's violent protests saw Tommy Robinson leaving Chinatown in a black taxi.
Previously, the extremist individual was observed guiding his followers through the district of Chinatown while they vocalized his name in unison.
The police, dressed in protective gear, successfully scattered the assembly, dividing it into two minor divisions. The protestors were later observed fleeing towards Piccadilly Circus, passing through the neighborhood of Chinatown.
The Met provided an update on Twitter stating that a cluster of individuals who were against the initial protesters left Whitehall and went into Chinatown. The group then met with law enforcement officers and proceeded to hurl various objects at them in response to their attempt to get them to engage.
More police officers have been sent to the region to recognize, track down and take action against the people involved. Our primary concern is the safety of the general public. Disorder in the center of London will not be accepted today.
Before a ceremony to commemorate Armistice Day, police and counter-protesters got into a confrontation close to the Cenotaph.
A commotion erupted when law enforcement endeavored to halt a group of individuals bearing flags with the emblem of St George from parading along Embankment towards Whitehall, where the Cenotaph is situated, shortly past 10am.
The crowd was yelling 'England forever' as they charged towards the police blockade. Some individuals were heard exclaiming 'let's get them' while law enforcement personnel defended themselves with batons.
A gathering of roughly 100 individuals were detained near Westminster Bridge by the police to avoid causing a disturbance.
On Saturday morning, Robinson and numerous right-wing demonstrators showed up in Whitehall.
Images displayed Robinson conversing with multiple law enforcement officials at Whitehall.
A ceremony was held at the Cenotaph on Whitehall at 11 in the morning to commemorate Armistice Day. The event went smoothly and those present observed a silence of two minutes.
The Metropolitan Police shared on X, which used to be called Twitter: 'Although the two-minute pause was observed with respect and no problems occurred on Whitehall, police officers have dealt with hostility from a large group of counter-demonstrators who are presently present in the region.'
The authorities stated: 'We have stopped individuals who are not part of the group from entering Whitehall to ensure the event takes place without any interference, as we promised.
They have been subjected to intolerable physical aggression which involved individuals hurling projectiles and a metallic barricade.
