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24 arrests after the demonstration in Holborn outside the Daily Mirror building
24 arrests after the demonstration in Holborn outside the Daily Mirror building in Holborn Circus
The London office of the German Springer Newspaper group is in the Daily Mirror building and this was the demonstration target. Recent student riots in Berlin have been directed against newspapers run by German Press Magnate Axel Springer, following the shooting of student leader Red Rudi Dutschke
A demonstrator is grabbed by the police, one has a grip on his hair and is taken away
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The powerful image captures the aftermath of a heated demonstration in Holborn, outside the iconic Daily Mirror building at Holborn Circus. A total of 24 arrests were made as tensions ran high during this protest. The London office of the renowned German Springer Newspaper group is housed within this very building, making it a prime target for demonstrators. This particular demonstration was fueled by recent student riots in Berlin, where newspapers owned by German Press Magnate Axel Springer became the focal point of public outrage. These protests were triggered by the tragic shooting of student leader Red Rudi Dutschke. In this gripping moment frozen in time, we witness a defiant demonstrator being forcefully apprehended by law enforcement officers. One officer's firm grip on his hair serves as a stark reminder of the intensity and brutality that unfolded during these events. The photograph encapsulates both the chaos and determination exhibited by those involved. As we reflect upon this striking print captured by General from TopFoto, it becomes evident that freedom of speech and expression can ignite passionate responses even across borders. It serves as a poignant reminder that journalism holds immense power to shape opinions and provoke reactions - sometimes with far-reaching consequences beyond what one might expect or anticipate.
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