A group of pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested after one displayed a placard "inciting hatred" while demonstrators marched around Piccadilly Circus.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the two other protesters were arrested came after a public order breach and a police officer was assaulted.

Scotland Yard said: "Officers have made three arrests at Piccadilly Circus.

"One person was arrested after they were seen displaying a placard that could incite hated, contrary to Section 12 of the Terrorism Act.

"Two other people were arrested; one for breaching conditions of Section 12 of the Public Order Act and the other for assaulting a police officer.

"All three have been taken to central London police stations."

Officers were also forced to conduct a "swift intervention" at Oxford Circus.

Demonstrators continued their march towards Trafalgar Square by travelling along Regent Street.