Thirteen arrested in London protest against violence in Gaza Damien Gayle
Thirteen people have been arrested after a day of largely peaceful protest in solidarity with the people of Palestine outside the Israel embassy on Saturday.
The Metropolitan police said nine of its officers were injured while dispersing crowds outside the embassy in west London. The force said missiles were thrown at officers during “small pockets of disorder”.
Nine arrests were made on suspicion of violent disorder and a further four people were held on suspicion of breaching the Health Protection Regulations. They all remain in custody.
Supt Jo Edwards, in charge of the policing operation, said: “We once again saw police come under fire from missiles and several were injured as a result of this. It is totally unacceptable and I wish those officers a speedy recovery.”
This global pandemic has not only threatened our physical health but mental health as well, with many people put under enormous strain in dealing with the fall-out of lockdown.
I have no doubt we’ve all had our personal battles in this time but I truly believe better days lie ahead. The continued easing of restrictions, alongside the vaccine roll-out, provides the clearest signal yet in these past 14 months that we can start to return to a near-normal life safely.
Policing has also adapted during the pandemic to make sure we continue to do our job of protecting the public, enforcing the Health Protection Regulations while keeping our staff as safe as we possibly can.
Indian COVID-19 strain surfaces in Nigeria, diseases centre alerts NCDC
• There should be announcement that vicious strain already in Nigeria, counsels Tomori
The COVID-19 strain, which is currently ravaging India, has been found in Nigeria,
The PUNCH has learnt.
The strain was detected by the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases in the Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State nearly three weeks ago and has been communicated to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
Recall that the Federal Government on Monday restricted gatherings at worship centres and banned nightclubs following reports that the devastating COVID-19 strain in South Africa had spread to 23 other countries.
• There should be announcement that vicious strain already in Nigeria, counsels Tomori
The COVID-19 strain, which is currently ravaging India, has been found in Nigeria, The PUNCH has learnt.
The strain was detected by the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases in the Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State nearly three weeks ago and has been communicated to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
Recall that the Federal Government on Monday restricted gatherings at worship centres and banned nightclubs following reports that the devastating COVID-19 strain in South Africa had spread to 23 other countries.
The PUNCH was informed on Tuesday that the detection of the Indian strain in Nigeria contributed to the fresh regulations issued by the Federal Government.