Police, protesters clash as 110,000 join anti-migrant protest in London

More than 100,000 protesters marched through central London on Sept. 13, carrying flags of England and Britain and scuffling with police officers in one of the UK's biggest right-wing demonstrations of modern times.

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London's Metropolitan Police said the "Unite the Kingdom" march, organised by anti-immigrant activist Tommy Robinson, was attended by around 110,000 people, who were kept apart from a "Stand Up to Racism" counter-protest attended by about 5,000 people.

The police appeared to be taken by surprise by the size of the turnout, describing the rally as "too big to fit into Whitehall," a wide street lined with government buildings, on the approved route of the march.

Police officers trying to prevent protesters veering from the route faced "unacceptable violence," the force said, describing officers being kicked and punched, and facing hurled bottles, flares and other projectiles.

The police said 26 officers were injured, including four seriously. Arrests totalled 25, which the force said was "just the start."

"We are identifying those who were involved in the disorder, and they can expect to face robust police action in the coming days and weeks," Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said.