Doncaster man arrested at London anti-lockdown demo released under investigation

A Doncaster man arrested at an anti-lockdown demonstration has been released under police investigation.
By Darren Burke
Published 21st May 2020, 08:02 BST
Updated 21st May 2020, 08:02 BST
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Phillip Anthony Hartley, 36, was one of 19 people arrested in London’s Hyde Park on Saturday at a protest against the coronavirus lockdown.

Mr Hartley, who describes himself as a love campaigner and was involved in the controversial Tent City project in Doncaster several years ago, says he attended the demonstration to give out free hugs and stickers.

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A Metropolitan Police spokesman said that a number of people arrested at the demonstration were still being investigated but had been released while enquiries took place.

Phillip Hartley is arrested in London.Phillip Hartley is arrested in London.
Phillip Hartley is arrested in London.

Piers Corbyn, the brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was among those arrested after scuffles broke out.

The demo, linked to far right group Britain First, claimed that the coronavirus lockdown is unlawful and that COVID-19 is fake and spread by 5G phone masts.