Investigation into police action as man tried to attend restricted Remembrance Day event at Cenotaph

The Metropolitan Police say they will investigate video footage which shows an officer using force after a man had tried to enter a restricted area in Whitehall.

The actions of the officer will be investigated – though Scotland Yard said the man had been warned to wait before trying to attend a Remembrance Day event at the Cenotaph.

A statement from the Met said: “The man had previously been asked to wait while the restricted area was opened up and he would be able to attend the Cenotaph.

“The road had been closed off as the Remembrance Sunday event this year was a closed ceremony due to Covid restrictions.

“The area has since been opened up and members of the public can now go on their way.

“A man – no further details- has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. He remains in police custody at this time.”