Police say demonstrations are illegal and risk spreading coronavirus, but rights groups say claim is ‘outrageous’

More than 150 people have been arrested as anti-lockdown protesters clashed with police in central London after officers sought to break up the demonstration.

The Metropolitan police said 155 arrests were made for offences including breaching coronavirus regulations, assaulting a police officer and possession of drugs.

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