It appears that the group removed are from the EDL, a right-wing group which to be fair can be considered hooligan-like and previous clashes have occurred with local opposition and other opponents have led to street violence, anti-social behaviour, and arrests. However, from at least what appears on the tape in question, they were engaged in peaceful, simple, non-violent discourse and free speech. Yet, they were removed in light of the Muslims Against the Crusades protest against honoring the dead on 9/11. The group of English Defence League protesters were ordered to move on to accommodate the anti-American demonstration.
The 60-strong EDL group briefly scuffled with police as they were forced away from their original location to a different part of Grosvenor Square. Twenty people were arrested for breach of the peace as the group was dispersed towards Oxford Street. And at least four more arrests were made as police escorted the Muslim group back towards the Central London Mosque in Regents Park.
Viewers can decide for themselves about the rhetoric, tactics, and political value of the Islamists speech.
Groups of young men, EDL and the Muslims Against the Crusades, demonstrate on 11/09/2011, walking towards Hyde park.
100 protesters burn American flag outside U.S. embassy in London during minute's silence for 9/11.
EDL members get stabbed on Edgware Road - London.
Later in the evening two EDL members were stabbed by Muslim youths (according to police reports) outside the JD Wetherspoon pub. Police outside the JD Wetherspoon pub confirmed two EDL members were stabbed.
A summary and raw tape of protests included here.
The 60-strong group briefly scuffled with police as they were forced away from their original location to a different part of Grosvenor Square.
Twenty people were arrested for breach of the peace as the group was dispersed towards Oxford Street.
And at least four more arrests were made as police escorted the Muslim group back towards the Central London Mosque in Regents Park.
Another raw tape of the is here.
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