There have been widespread protests in England against the ban on coronavirus. Police arrested five people at the time. Eight police officers were also injured.
London police said on Saturday. Mask use is still mandatory in England to prevent corona. The so-called vaccine passport is also going to be introduced.
Protesters gathered shortly after noon and marched on major streets, including Oxford Street. Photos and videos show thousands of people taking part in the procession.
They also rallied in Hyde Park. The London Metropolitan Police Service said there was chaos.
Eight police officers were injured while trying to bring the situation under control. Two of them had to be hospitalized. Five people have been arrested for being involved in attacks on police. Strict lockdowns continued for months after new types of corona were spread in Britain. The lockdown is phased out from March. All sanctions are expected to be lifted by June.
Britain is one of the countries in Europe most affected by the corona virus. More than one lakh 26 thousand people have died in Corona in the country.
