Man Taken Ill at Trafalgar Square Protest Is NOT Dead, Police Confirm
Police are busting rumours swirling on social media that a man who fell ill during yesterday’s Trafalgar Square protest has died. It’s simply not true.
Protest Turns Chaotic: Cone Thrown, Man Flees
Officers tried to question the man after a traffic cone was hurled in their direction. He then bolted but was quickly caught and detained.
Man Falls Ill in Custody, Hospitalised, Then Returns to Police Custody
While being arrested, the man became unwell. He was rushed to a south London hospital for treatment. After recovery, he was sent back into police custody.
The man remains in custody, arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and possessing Class A drugs. The Directorate of Professional Standards has been alerted. Officers’ bodycam footage will undergo a rapid review, as is standard procedure.
Protest Crackdown: 32 Arrests Made in Total
Police arrested 32 people in total during the protest for various offences. More updates to follow.
