Palestine march and counter-protest are held in the midst of Christmas shopping and Winter Wonderland festivities.Bemused Christmas shoppers took photos as the streets around Piccadilly Circus in central London were flooded with pro-Palestine demonstrators.

Protesters and counter-protesters hurled abuse at each other - and there was a brief struggle with police when a small group holding a banner ran into the road.

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The Palestine Solidarity Campaign said the event was the 22nd march since the Israel-Gaza conflict began in October 2023.

The Metropolitan Police has issued another warning about showing support for proscribed terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah.