By Darren Boyle for MailOnlinePublished: 11:45 EDT, 25 September 2021 | Updated: 12:53 EDT, 25 September 2021Thousands of anti-vaxxers gathered for a demonstration as they brought the busy streets of Newcastle city centre to a standstill. Protestors carried placards declaring 'mothers against vaccines' as crowds crammed onto Northumberland Street in massive numbers. The anti-vaxxers banged drums, played trumpets and blew whistles as they marched through the city. Northumberland Street is usually packed with shoppers on a Saturday afternoon but today the anti-vaxxers had taken their place. Anti-vaxxers involved in today's demonstration claimed they were in favour of 'freedom'Police asked organisers and those participating in the demonstration to stick to the approved route

Source: The Nation September 25, 2021 16:52 UTC