Tommy Robinson supporters sought after violent rally Police in London are looking for nine people after a demonstration in support of the EDL founder last month turned violent.

Image: Six of the nine people being sought by the Met Police

Nine people are being sought by police after a demonstration in support of jailed Tommy Robinson turned violent.

The Met Police released pictures of the nine people they want to speak with, and appealed for help identifying them.

A demonstration held on 9 June in support of Robinson, who was jailed after admitting contempt of court, turned ugly with pictures showing violent clashes between officers and supporters.

Image: Police in London also want to speak with these people

Police made several arrests on the day, including two over an assault on a police officer, one over possession of an offensive weapon, one over possession of a flare and another over causing criminal damage to a bus.

The founder of the English Defence League, Tommy Robinson - real name Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon - was sentenced to 10 months in jail in May.


Image: Tommy Robinson was jailed after admitting contempt of court

He left the EDL, known for its violent street protests and accused of Islamophobia, in 2013, claiming he could not contain its "extremist elements".

Detective Constable Jonny Wise, from the Met's Public Order Investigations team, said: "During this demonstration violent disorder broke out on the streets of Central London.

Image: Protestors and police clash at the 9 June rally

"Scaffolding, glass bottles and items of street furniture were thrown at police officers and 21 officers sustained injuries.

"Serious disruption was caused to members of the public, local businesses and the local communities. Vehicles and buildings were damaged and those responsible need to be held accountable for their actions.

Image: A police medic with an injury at the 9 June protest

"I am appealing to members of the public to help police identify the individuals in these images."

:: Anyone with information should call the Metropolitan Police Public Order Investigations Team on 020 8246 0076.