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Arrests at anti-austerity protest outside Downing Street

Fifteen people were arrested for a range of offences as anti-austerity protesters converged on Whitehall.

Four police officers and a member of police staff were also injured during the event.

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Four police officers injured in anti-Tory protest

Five people were arrested at the protest. Credit: Rick Findler/PA Wire

Four police officers and a member of police staff were injured during anti-austerity protest against the new Conservative Government. Riot police clashed with frustrated crowds outside Downing Street.

Four people have been arrested for public order offences and a fifth for assaulting a police officer.

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