Reading Borough Council have said that they are 'saddened' after a protester disrupted the two-minute silence for Armistice Day in the town Centre.

The commemorative event took place in the town, at the Forbury War Memorial, where Reading's Mayor, Councillor Glenn Dennis, led a silence at 11 am to honour military personnel.

A video recorded by the BBC shows a woman loudly addressing the crowd after a sign was taken from her hands.

This disruption left members of the public attending the event visibly distressed.

Reading Borough Council reacted to the incident with a statement.

A council spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, a lone protester chose to disrupt Reading's two-minute silence, which took place at Forbury Gardens to mark Armistice Day today.

"We are saddened that the individual considered this an appropriate time and location to protest."

They expressed their gratitude to those who attended the service, which is open to all members of the public and is hosted annually to pay respect to those who sacrificed their lives for the country.

The council has passed all information to Thames Valley Police, who are currently investigating the incident.

The woman is believed to have been protesting about the conflict in Gaza.

A spokesperson for the police force said: "We are investigating a public order incident which took place in Forbury Gardens, Reading, during the two-minute silence at an Armistice Day service on Monday, November 11.

"A woman was seen to enter the crowd and disrupt the silence. No arrests have been made.

"Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 43240545539."

The annual event was held on Monday, November 11 following the Remembrance Day service, parade and ceremony on Sunday, November 10.

On Remembrance Day, members of the public were invited to attend the service at Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin from 9.25 am where there were readings from Mr Andrew Try, Lord Lieutenant of The Royal County of Berkshire, The Mayor of Reading, Cllr Glenn Dennis, and Revd. Canon Liz Jackson.

Following the church service, a march through the town centre was led by The Waterloo Band and Bugles of the 7 Rifles, before making its way down to the Forbury Gardens.

The Remembrance Ceremony at the Forbury War Memorial included the laying of the poppy wreaths and a two-minute silence, as well as a performance by Ukrainian choir Kryla (КРИЛА).

The two-minute silence on both Remembrance Day and Armistice Day was held to honour war veterans and mark the end of the First World War.

A spokesperson for the Royal British Legion said: "While we respect the right of people to protest within the law, we believe the Armistice Day is a time for Remembrance, and not for political protests or public disorder, as we honour those whose service and sacrifice protects our rights and freedoms."