Anti-lockdown and Million Mask March protestors clash with police in London over the new coronavirus restrictions
Metropolitan Police were were called to Trafalgar Square during protest against second national lockdown
Several demonstrators, one of whom was wearing Guy Fawkes mask, arrested near Charing Cross Station
Some attendees carried placards as others filmed police while shouting 'freedom' and 'take our country back'
Anti-lockdown and Million Mask March protestors have clashed with police in London over the new coronavirus restrictions.
Officers were called to Trafalgar Square, London, earlier this evening during a protest against the second national lockdown as well as the law around wearing masks.
Jeremy Corbyn's brother Piers, 73, stood among the crowds with a megaphone despite being fined £10,000 for his part in a previous rally.
Several demonstrators, one of whom was wearing a Guy Fawkes mask, were arrested by police officers near the gates of Charing Cross Station.
Police vans lined the Strand as both the City of London and Metropolitan Police forces urged protesters to go home with one officer shouting at a group: 'You are breaking the law.'
Many of the demonstrators carried placards - one of which read: 'No more lockdown, no more cover ups, no more masks, no more lies!'
Other attendees filmed officers while shouting 'freedom' and 'take our country back'.
The Metropolitan Police has since condemned the group's action in a tweet that read: 'A small group have gathered in #TrafalgarSquare to protest tonight.
'Officers are talking with those there and directing them to go home. If they do not, officers will take enforcement action.
'We remain in a national health crisis and new heightened restrictions have been brought in to limit the spread of Coronavirus.
'This action is being taken to keep everyone safe. A policing plan will remain in place throughout the night.'
