Police officers apprehend Piers Corbyn, Jeremy Corbyn's brother, during a demonstration against the coronavirus lockdown in Hyde Park on May 16 in London. Photo / Getty Images
Police officers apprehend Piers Corbyn, Jeremy Corbyn's brother, during a demonstration against the coronavirus lockdown in Hyde Park on May 16 in London. Photo / Getty Images
A group of activists have clashed with police at a protest against Britain's coronavirus lockdown in central London.
Dozens of people, including the brother of former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, gathered at Hyde Park on Saturday to demonstrate against the strict lockdown measures brought in by the government toslow the deadly virus's spread.
Some held signs that read "freedom over fear", "no to the new abnormal" and "no to mandatory vaccinations", while others shouted through megaphones.
Protesters boo as man led away in handcuffs by police at Hyde Park anti-lockdown protest pic.twitter.com/ZpCPqmsypG
On Friday, Metropolitan Police had warned that large protests, marches and assemblies were still not permitted.
"The public can expect officers to be out patrolling this weekend," Chief Superintendent Karen Findlay said.
"In the event of spontaneous or planned mass gatherings taking place in a public space this weekend, officers will engage and encourage people to comply with the conditions in order to reduce the risk to public health.
"The majority of Londoners are listening and adhering to the guidance set out, but where necessary, we will be turning to enforcement as a last resort," she said.
