Protesters light flares on Winston Churchill statue as Met arrests 43 in rival Unite The Kingdom and pro-Palestinian demos in London - with four officers assaulted and six suffering 'hate crime offences'

Police said four officers were assaulted and six suffered 'hate crime offences', adding that fortunately none of the injuries were serious.

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May 16, 2026 - 20:05
Protesters light flares on Winston Churchill statue as Met arrests 43 in rival Unite The Kingdom and pro-Palestinian demos in London - with four officers assaulted and six suffering 'hate crime offences'
Police said four officers were assaulted and six suffered 'hate crime offences', adding that fortunately none of the injuries were serious.
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