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Police are hunting 'Free Tommy Robinson' protesters over violence at a demo in Whitehall that injured officers.

Detectives have released 17 images of men that they would like to speak to in connection with serious disorder at the rally on Saturday June 9.

The protest saw demonstrators wave Union Jack flags and brandish placards as they chanted for the former EDL leader to be freed.

Robinson, 35, had been jailed for contempt of court after broadcasting a Facebook Live clip outside Leeds Crown Court, allegedly after ignoring reporting restrictions on a long-running case.

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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 resulting in injuries to members of the public and numerous police officers.

“A post-incident investigation was launched, through which we have already identified a number of suspects as the result of a public appeal.

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"We are incredibly grateful to the public for their help identifying individuals so far, and we are now issuing a further appeal for assistance in identifying the people in these images.

“If you recognise anyone, please contact the Met’s Public Order Investigation Team on 020 8246 0076 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 500 111.”

Robinson appealed against both contempt findings at a hearing heard by Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett, Mr Justice Turner and Mrs Justice McGowan.

They found the judge at Leeds should not have commenced contempt proceedings that day.

The judges dismissed Robinson's appeal in respect of the contempt finding at Canterbury Crown Court.

He will be back at the Old Bailey on a date to be fixed for allegedly prejudicing the Leeds trial.