London Police, Protesters Clash at COVID-19 Demonstration

London Police, Protesters Clash at COVID-19 Demonstration
People take part in a rally to protest against coronavirus restrictions at Trafalgar Square, London, on Sept. 26, 2020. Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP
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LONDON—London police clashed with demonstrators on Sept. 26 as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.

Police and protesters were injured when officers moved in after three hours of speeches in front of thousands of people who packed the iconic square in London waving placards opposing mandatory vaccinations, face mask requirements, and limits on civil liberties.