The organisers of the Trafalgar Square protest would have known that attendees would violate the conditions of the risk assessment, given their views about coronavirus

Now they will present any police action as proof of a tyrannical state seeking to shut down the "truth" https://twitter.com/Independent/status/1309858735423188992

16 people have been arrested for offences including breaching coronavirus regulations, assaulting a police officer, public order offences and violent disorder

9 police officers were injured, including 2 who required hospital treatment for head injuries

Police say the vast majority of protesters have now left

Commander Ade Adelekan said: “As the crowds began to swell in Trafalgar Square, it became impossible for people maintain social distancing and keep each other safe...

"Likewise, there appeared to be no efforts by organisers to engage with crowds and keep those assembling safe from transmitting the virus.

“This lack of action voided the risk assessment submitted by event organisers. Therefore, today’s demonstration was no longer exempt."