Protesters are gathering outside Downing Street protesting the reported arrest of Tommy Robinson. One man carried a large Union flag and another an England flag outside the gates.

Men shouted “release Tommy now” and “we want Tommy out, we want Tommy out”. Tourists crowded around filming the men on their phones.

There appeared to be several teenage boys shouting “oh, Tommy Robinson” as more than 20 police officers gathered around the growing crowd of around 70 people. Protesters were overheard shouting about conspiracy theories including that the country is being controlled by a “deep state”.

One man held a large England flag on a pole, which read “Jesus is our God”. Four protesters held a several-metre long printed banner that had a photo of Robinson with tape over his mouth and “#freetommy” beneath.

Several said they did not know where Robinson was arrested.

The Met Police has released a statement stating the force has not arrested Robinson, and “the matter involves another force”.

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