Reading: Forbury Gardens Armistice Day silence interrupted by protester
During the two minutes of silence, a solitary protester had her sign yanked away from her.
A protester interrupted a two-minute moment of silence held for Armistice Day.
The woman yelled around 11:00 AM GMT at Forbury Gardens in Reading, apparently regarding the situation in Gaza.
A video captured by a BBC team shows her clutching a sign that a man snatched away from her just before she spoke to the audience.
A representative from Reading Borough Council, the organizer of the event, expressed regret that the person chose this particular moment and place to stage their protest.
They mentioned that the Thames Valley Police is looking into the matter. The BBC has reached out to the police for a statement.
A demonstrator interrupted the operations at Forbury Gardens.
Reading's mayor, Glenn Dennis, who has referred to it as a "privilege," presided over the two-minute silence.
On Sunday, the town held a parade to honor Remembrance.
The event began with a service at Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin and wrapped up with the placing of poppy wreaths and a moment of silence lasting two minutes at the Forbury War Memorial.
The Ukrainian choir Kryla also gave a captivating performance.
A group of people came together for a moment of silence on Monday that lasted two minutes.
The customary two-minute silence, taking place at 11:00 on November 11, was honored throughout the UK.
It signifies the moment when the ceasefire for World War One began.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commemorated the occasion alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
The couple placed a floral tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
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