Police clash with St George’s Day protesters at central London rally

Far-right supporters among those believed to be attending march on Whitehall, where group violently' forced way through cordon

Clashes have taken place in central London between police and participants in a St George's Day event attended by crowds that included some far-right supporters.

Groups of men wielding flags pushed through lines of police attempting to hold them back in an area near Whitehall before the event, resulting in police on horseback being sent in.