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Police officer punched in face as masked protesters with children march through Canary Wharf shopping centre

Masked anti-asylum protesters clashed with police at a Canary Wharf shopping centre, leading to four arrests and a police officer punched but not seriously injured, police said.

  • A police officer was punched in the face during a protest against hotels housing asylum seekers in Canary Wharf, leading to three arrests.
  • The Metropolitan Police arrested individuals for common assault, possession of drugs, and assault on police during the protest on Sunday.
  • The officer who was punched did not suffer 'significant injury', according to the Metropolitan Police.
  • Commander Adam Slonecki stated, 'We will not tolerate this kind of behaviour.
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Police said four arrests were made in London’s Canary Wharf on Sunday afternoon.

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Belfast Live broke the news in Belfast, United Kingdom on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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