Another protest is scheduled for Sunday, but after pockets of violence broke out some are concerned their message will be harmed.
By mid-afternoon, a large crowd of more than 1,000 gathered on Whitehall, just outside Downing Street.The police office fell off her horse and was taken to hospitalThe mood though began to change around about 5pm. The chants towards the police were more hostile and abusive.
And so pockets of police guarded some sensitive buildings and police liaison officers mixed with the crowds. But most officers were kept out of sight in nearby streets. Over the next few minutes the situation deteriorated to the point police commanders called in mounted officers.
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