Sisi supporters and opponents protest outside Downing Street

Large demonstrations are taking place outside Downing Street before the arrival of the Egyptian president, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, who is accused of human rights abuses.

Supporters of Sisi, and those opposed to his regime, noisily sought to drown each other out on Thursday, separated only by a police van and officers.

The pro-Sisi demonstration was organised by Hany Mansour, a member of the former army chief’s delegation.