HC Deb 17 March 1960 vol 619 c111W
15. Mr. Donnelly

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement regarding the disturbances in London on Sunday, 28th February, involving Fascist groups and others.

Mr. Renton

Following a meeting in Trafalgar Square on the afternoon of Sunday, 28tn February, during which the person was arrested, crowds collected near Charing Cross station and slogans were shouted. When disorders resulted, the police intervened and two persons were arrested. There were further disturbances as members of rival factions moved along Whitehall and Victoria Street and six more persons were arrested, making a total of nine in all. One constable received slight injuries. There were no reports of injuries to members of the public or of damage to property.

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