Tommy Robinson ‘could be arrested’ over film shown in Trafalgar Square as nine protesters arrested

TOMMY Robinson “could be arrested” after screening a banned film in Trafalgar Square with nine protesters arrested in London.

Thousands of police officers were deployed in the capital as protesters led by Robinson marched through crowded streets on Saturday.

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Huge crowds chanting “Rule Britannia” passed tourist attractions holding flags belonging to England, Wales and Scotland.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, screened a “defamatory” film called Silenced on giant screens in Trafalgar Square, which is about his ongoing legal battle with a Syrian student.

He is due to appear in the High Court on Monday after being charged with contempt for making the 105-minute program, which includes false claims that Jamal Hijazi attacked girls at his school, after a video emerged of the young man being attacked in Huddersfield. went viral.

Now, Robinson is also suspected of violating an injunction that prohibited the 41-year-old actor from repeating any of the statements made in the film.

After showing the film to protesters in London, Robinson posted on X: “I will be jailed for two years for showing the inconceivable truth.”

And he challenged the authorities to “take him to court”, according to The telegraph.

Thousands of people came to London for the mass demonstration organized by right-wing activist Robinson.

Several police officers kept an eye on participants amid security concerns, as well as blocking certain routes with riot vans.

But Robinson’s march saw clashes between protesters, counter-protesters and emergency workers,

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that nine people involved in or related to the protest have been arrested.

This included two men, who were arrested after an anti-racism protester was attacked as counter-protesters marched through London against the thousands-strong demonstration in Robinson.

The victim suffered a head injury and was taken to hospital following the incident in Victoria Embankment Gardens this afternoon.

Police said the pair – believed to have been part of the Tommy Robinson protest – were taken into custody on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm (GBH).

Four people were also arrested outside a pub in Whitehall on suspicion of assaulting emergency workers.

Counter-protesters walked to Whitehall, near the site of a “patriotic rally” organized by Robinson.

Police had previously used powers under the Public Order Act to try to keep opposing groups apart, despite fears of serious disruption.

Robinson previously said the protest would be “the biggest patriotic rally the UK has ever seen”.

The English Defense League (EDL) founder recorded himself crying and posted it to X/Twitter as he joined “100,000 patriots” in what he described as an “emotional” moment.

Robinson boasted that there were “far-right hooligans everywhere today” before shouting “England until I die!”.

The march made its way through the capital, starting from the Royal Courts of Justice, before a rally began in Trafalgar Square, where red flares were released into the sky.

A sea of ​​Union Jack flags covered Westminster Square, where a flat screen also showed the words “United Kingdom”.

Protesters showed up in Union Jack and English suits, while some wore sunglasses with the flag.

One man was even seen parading down the roads holding a framed photo of former US President Donald Trump – which prompted one of his representatives to urge the UK to release Robinson from prison in 2018.

The Met Police have been given powers under the Public Order Act to try to keep opposing groups apart, amid fears of serious disruption.

Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove, in charge of this weekend’s operation, warned that police will “intervene decisively” to deal with protesters who breach strict conditions on when and where they can demonstrate.

He said: “Our first priority is to maintain the peace to ensure that those exercising their right to lawful protest can do so safely.

“We have proactively used our powers under the Public Order Act to manage the times and routes of marches and assemblies, ensuring groups are kept separate.

“Officers will intervene decisively to deal with any breaches of these conditions, prevent crime and respond to any other incidents.

“Everyone has the right to feel safe and secure in London.

“Those who abuse the right to protest in an effort to illegally intimidate others or to use hate speech can expect to face police action.

“The police presence will be very visible and I would urge anyone in London, whether attending these events or not, to speak to an officer if they feel unsafe or wish to report an incident.”

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