Four people were arrested on Saturday within the far-right and counter-protests against racism as organizer Tommy Robinson missed his own event after being placed in pre-trial detention.

Two arrests took place during the far-right demonstration organized by Mr Robinson, 41, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennonwhere demonstrators displayed anti-immigration signs.

Around noon, thousands of supporters of Mr Robinson gathered in the center Londonwalking from Victoria Station to Parliament Square.

Among the messages were signs reading “Keir two-tier fueled the riots”, as well as calls to “bring back Rwanda” and “Stop the boats”. Some protesters were seen holding cans and glasses of alcohol.

THE Metropolitan Police reported that two people attending Mr Robinson’s protest were arrested on suspicion of breaching conditions of the Public Order Act and another on a racially aggravated public order charge . Meanwhile, a counter-protest organized by Stand Up to Racism, encouraged by calls for a “massive anti-fascist demonstration”, saw thousands gather in the capital.

Former Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott and union leaders addressed the gathered crowd.

Two arrests were made near the anti-racism demonstration. A woman, initially arrested on suspicion of common assault, was later removed from arrest, while another person was arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer.

Additionally, an arrest was made following an alleged racist remark made to a police officer, although police have not yet confirmed which protest the individual attended.

Mr Robinson is currently charged with contempt of court following the public screening of a film during a protest in Trafalgar Square in July, an act which is said to have breached a 2021 High Court injunction.

This order prohibits him from making or repeating defamatory remarks against a Syrian refugee, who successfully sued him.

Following his appearance at Folkestone police station on Friday, he was remanded in custody pending a hearing at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday.

Reports indicate that the July screening of the film could be one of six alleged violations of the High Court injunction between June and July.

On Friday he was also charged separately by Kent Police for allegedly refusing to provide his mobile phone passcode to authorities, a requirement of Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Ahead of Saturday’s protests, the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police – supported by officers from across the country – promised a “significant police presence” to separate the two factions.

The march in support of Mr Robinson moved from Victoria Station towards the south end of Whitehall, while Stand Up to Racism counter-protesters gathered along Regent Street and progressed towards the far end. north of Whitehall.

Mr Robinson’s supporters, some waving Union flags, were also seen with “Make America Great Again” banners. Many wore “My name is Peter Lynch” badges in memory of a 61-year-old man who died in prison after being jailed for shouting abuse at riot police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers.

A stage was erected on Parliament Street, where music and speeches rallied with cries of “We want Tommy out”, while chants of “Oh Tommy, Tommy” and calls for Sir Keir Starmer to resign echoed throughout. throughout the first part of the event.