NEW DELHI: Massive protests broke out in Central London’s Trafalgar Square on Saturday with against the lockdown and social distancing norms imposed by the government to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Thousands of people gathered in Traflagar Square on Saturday carrying a variety of signs, flags and placards to take participate in the "we do not consent" protest, local media reports suggested.

As per the media reports, those who were participating in the protests were not wearing masks or following social distancing norms.

The protests soon turned violent after the participants clashed with police officers, leaving at least nine police officers injured. The police also arrested 16 people, who were involved in rioting in protests.

These protests came after a similar anti-lockdown rally was held in Trafalgar Square last week which led to the arrest of at least 32 people. 

Pertinent to mention that, amid people protesting against the coronavirus-imposed lockdowns in different parts of the world, over 32.7 million people have been affected worldwide by the invisible virus and more than 0.99 million people have succumbed to the virus.