UMVA has learned that a disturbing scene unfolded in Parliament Square as a group of far-right protesters clashed with bystanders and police officers, leaving a trail of racist abuse and intimidation in their wake.
The protest, which started with around 50 people waving the Union Flag, quickly turned aggressive as the crowd charged into the road, setting off red smoke flares and chanting hateful slogans, including "Sink the boats" and "We want our country back".
As the situation escalated, the protesters' attentions turned to the police officers and journalists, demanding to know why they weren't showing support for their cause, and hurling racist insults at those who didn't comply.
Two women, Zahra Ali and Monday Rosenfeld, found themselves at the center of the chaos, surrounded by a swarm of angry protesters who subjected them to vile abuse, including death threats and racist slurs.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the protesters claimed they were there to "protect our women and girls", but their actions told a different story, as they targeted women of color with racist insults and intimidation.
The scene was marked by a disturbing display of racism and xenophobia, with one protester shouting at a woman to "go back to Somalia" and another demanding to know how many kirpans a Sikh police officer was carrying.
As the protest continued, the crowd showed no signs of dispersing, despite the pleas of police officers, and the situation remained tense, with bystanders caught in the middle of the chaos.
UMVA has gathered that the protest was part of a larger movement, with similar demonstrations taking place across the country, and the situation remains volatile, with many left wondering what will happen next.
