Violence breaks out at Leeds University as pro-Palestine student protesters ... trends now
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A pro-Palestine demonstration descended into chaos after violence broke out between security guards and students from the University of Leeds.
The students standing against Israel's war in Gaza decided to stage a protest during the student union's Hall Awards in a bid to 'disrupt' the ceremony on Thursday.
In a video posted by Student Rebellion Leeds, the group alongside Youth Demand Leeds began to chant: 'The students united will never be defeated.'
But when the protesters attempted to enter the hall - where the ceremony was being held - pandemonium erupted.
Screams and shouting could be heard, as the angry clash continued between the security guards and students.
A violent clash broke out between pro-Palestine students and Leeds University student union security staff after the protesters attempted to enter the hall (pictured)
One student could be seen sobbing on the floor as blood flooded from her nose following the shocking incident.
Student Rebellion Leeds alleged on Instagram that injury had been sustained during the clash.
In a statement posted to the social media site, the student group alleged security staff had threatened to remove them following the chants outside the awards ceremony.
They also claimed security employees tried to take a university student's megaphone and also alleged they 'violently attack[ed] student protesters without warning.'
The group claimed: 'Multiple students were manhandled, dragged, shoved, and kicked by security, with several sustaining injuries.'
A spokesperson for the University of Leeds said: 'We are deeply disappointed that an annual celebration of outstanding student contribution to University life – held by and for students - was temporarily disrupted by a
