An anti-lockdown protest led by Jeremy Corbyn's brother was broken up by police on Saturday after some activists breached social distancing guidelines.

Piers Corbyn led a rally in Glastonbury, Somerset, against the Government's coronavirus lockdown, which he said was causing more people to die.

A video posted online shows Mr Corbyn, the 73-year-old brother of the former Labour leader, giving a speech.

Speaking to The Telegraph, Mr Corbyn said: “We want to end the lockdown to get the NHS back to doing its job of helping the most vulnerable people who are locked up in care homes or staying at home going mad.

“The lockdown is achieving the opposite of what it was intended to achieve."

Mr Corbyn claimed around 100 people had attended the event.

Superintendent Andy Bennett, of Avon and Somerset Police, said: “We attended a small protest in the centre of Glastonbury this afternoon.

“Approximately 30-40 people turned up and the event was peaceful in nature.

“Officers attended Market Place and engaged with the individuals concerned and explained the need to adhere to the current guidelines and the group subsequently dispersed.

“We are pleased the overwhelming majority of people are complying with the current guidelines around staying at home and social distancing. We continue to encourage people to follow this message to help protect our NHS and save lives.”