COPS arrested protestors on The Mall just moments before the Queen’s Platinum Party kicked off.
Protestors wearing “Free Assange” shirts near Buckingham Palace were seen being tackled by police before the start of the Platinum Party at The Palace.
Eight officers surrounded one man who was being held down on the ground while being handcuffed.
And another man wearing a Guy Fawkes mask was seen being apprehended by cops in the same area.
A sign could be seen right beside the scuffle, which read “Free Assange”.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been in maximum-security Belmarsh Prison since April 2019 for conspiracy to commit computer intrusion.
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The incident happened on The Mall where thousands of Brits descended to join in on the celebrations.
Tonight’s event sees world-class artists from across the UK and the world come together to celebrate the Queen and her 70th Jubilee.
Roman Kemp, the DJ and son of Spandau Ballet favourite Martin Kemp, is presenting the festivities along with fellow DJ and presenter Clara Amfo.
Famous performers include the likes of Rod Stewart, Craig David, George Ezra, Alicia Keys and Diversity.
Revellers have gathered outside Buckingham Palace but Her Majesty has stayed at home.
Queen Elizabeth has been experiencing mobility problems in recent months and the palace had warned in advance that the monarch would consider which jubilee events she felt able to attend.
She pulled out of Friday’s jubilee thanksgiving service after experiencing “discomfort” during Thursday’s festivities.
And granddaughter Zara Tindall said earlier that Her Majesty is enjoying the celebrations at home in her “comfy clothes” after she missed today’s Epsom Derby.
They are accompanied by a full, live orchestra with the huge show coming to an end at 10.30pm.
Kirsty Young will be hosting the concert and presenting much of the BBC’s coverage of the Jubilee.
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It is the second to last of the major Jubilee events, with the Platinum Jubilee Pageant set to take place tomorrow.
During the 2012 Jubilee, Madness, Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue performed in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
