ALBAWABA - As the UK witnesses massive far-right "anti-immigration" protests across the nation, a video has gone viral after capturing several protestors taking a break from their march to buy Indian food at a local food market in London.
Several videos of the incident flooded social media as users described the far-right protestors as "hypocrites" for buying Turkish, Indian, Pakistani, and Afghan food from stalls at the Southbank Centre Food Market in London.
Several were wearing St George’s flags as part of the march, which was organized by Tommy Robinson, an active British anti-Islam campaigner and a well-known far-right activist.
According to CNN, over 110,000 people took to London's streets to protest, prompting clashes between protestors and the Metropolitan Police.
Video: Far-right 'anti-immigration' protestors buy Indian food in the UK
The police released a statement on social media outlining that many protestors were trying to access "sterile areas, breach police cordons or get to opposing groups." The statement added that 26 police officers were injured and 26 protestors were arrested for assault.
Met Police Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said in a statement, "There is no doubt that many came to exercise their lawful right to protest, but there were many who came intent on violence."
He added, "They confronted officers, engaging in physical and verbal abuse and making a determined effort to breach cordons in place to keep everyone safe."
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that "violence and attacking police officers is completely unacceptable."
The incident prompted counter-protests that included left politicians such as John McDonnell and Diane Abbott. Other protestors attending chanted "no justice, no peace, no fascists on our streets" and added "this is what community looks like."
