Six people have been arrested as riot police have clashed with crowds gathering for St George’s Day in central London.
The Met has released shocking footage of officers being charged by revellers wearing the English flag at one rally in Whitehall today.
Police said six people had been arrested at an event in Whitehall
CCTV footage released by police showed officers standing off with thugs
Cops announced this afternoon that four of the arrests came outside one boozer near the rally.
One was arrested on suspicion of assault and three on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.
The Met said in a post on social media: “Officers were quickly on scene and order has been restored.”
Earlier a man was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a police horse was targeted on Whitehall.
One CCTV clip posted to social media showed an white police horse being hit with a long black pole.
Another man was arrested for being drunk and disorderly.
Meanwhile, London’s black cabbies have hit back at a “bonkers” ban imposed on flying English flags.
Transport for London does not allow black cab drivers to display any patriotic material, with the threat of losing their licence if they defy the rules.
The St George’s Cross is covered by the organisation’s regulations on putting signs and advertising in taxis, which is strictly prohibited.
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