LIVE: Protesters marching outside Scotland Yard after cops storm Sarah Everard memorial

PROTESTERS are marching to the Met Police’s headquarters today after cops stormed a vigil for Sarah Everard. Organisers Sisters Uncut have urged demonstrators to mass at New Scotland Yard in central London for the rally It follows yesterday’s shocking scenes when cops dragged women away from a bandstand as thousands gathered in Clapham, South London, to remember Sarah, 33. The Met’s boss Dame Cressida Dick is under pressure to resign, as Home Secretary Priti Patel demanded a ’full report’ after cops stormed yesterday’s memorial. In a message posted on Twitter yesterday, today’s demonstration organisers said: “Tonight we attempted to have a peaceful vigil to mourn Sarah Everard and protest all forms of gendered violence. “The police were violent towards us and prevented us from mourning. So tomorrow, we will gather at New Scotland Yard, 4pm. Join us. Read more TEARFUL FAREWELL Sarah Everard vigil: Sobbing mourners gather where 33-year-old last seen as vigils cancelled across UK
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