Hundreds at Thatcher protests
A number of anti-Margaret Thatcher protests took place on Saturday, ahead of next Wednesday's funeral at St Paul's Cathedral in London.
Police arrest 16 during Thatcher protests in London
Police have confirmed that a total of 16 people were arrested in Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and nearby streets last night during Margaret Thatcher protests.
Those arrested are aged between 18 and 44 years.
They were arrested for the following offences:
- Drunk & Disorderly: 8
- Affray: 2
- Public Order 2
- Assault on Police 2
- Breach of Peace 1
- Obstructing Police 1
Most of those arrested remain in custody at a central London police station.
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