A police officer was allegedly punched in the face and four people were arrested at an anti-immigration protest march in London on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Metropolitan police said they had been facilitating a peaceful demonstration along Manchester Road and Westferry Road on the Isle of Dogs before \u201ca small number of masked protesters then became aggressive towards members of the public and police\u201d.<\/p>\n
The group had reportedly moved into Canary Wharf shopping centre at about 4.30pm.<\/p>\n
A section 60 AA order was issued to \u201cprevent people concealing their identity with masks\u201d, as well as a section 35 dispersal order which directed protesters to leave.<\/p>\n
The Met said: \u201cArrests were made for common assault by a protester on a member of the public, possession of class A and B drugs, assault on police\/public order offences and failure to disperse.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of our officers was punched in the face \u2013 luckily they did not suffer significant injury.\u201d<\/p>\n
The protest, involving between 50 and 100 people, began outside the Britannia International hotel in Canary Wharf on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Some anti-immigration demonstrators were seen carrying union flags and placards.<\/p>\n
Pro-migrant and anti-fascist protesters outside the Britannia hotel in Canary Wharf, east London. Photograph: Anadolu\/Getty Images<\/p>\n
About 100 counter-protesters held banners bearing slogans including \u201cstand up to racism\u201d and \u201cstop the far right\u201d. The group also chanted: \u201cSay it loud and say it clear, refugees are welcome here.\u201d<\/p>\n