A 37-year-old was arrested in Bristol city centre
Author: Adam ClarkPublished 31 minutes ago
A policing operation has been stood down following the conclusion of a protest and counter-protest in Bristol city centre yesterday afternoon, where one arrest was made.
A 37-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker. No officer sustained serious physical injury or has required hospital treatment, but enquiries will be carried out after reports of assaults on officers.
Officers did detain a small number of other individuals at various points of the operation but they have been de-arrested.
Avon & Somerset Constabulary Police, Chief Inspector Keith Smith said: “Our priority today has been to enable lawful peaceful protest for both groups.
“Our officers have dealt admirably with a really challenging situation and I’d like to take the opportunity to thank them for their professionalism. While there were moments of disturbance, we’re pleased to say the two protests have passed without significant incident.
“We worked with Bristol City Council to try to minimise disruption to other members of the public and that did mean a road closure was required, but this has now been lifted.
“We’re grateful for people’s patience while we policed these protests.”
A dispersal zone remained in place until 7am this morning.