"Earlier, counter-protesters had attempted to break police lines and attempted to throw punches. PAVA spray was deployed as a tactic instead of using further additional force."
"So far two arrests have been made. Both were separate incidents involving counter-protesters. One was for failing to provide details after requesting they removed their face covering."
"The vast majority of both sides are causing no issues as Britain First protesters continue to move towards St. Peter's Square as planned."
"A group of counter protesters have been moved away from tram tracks to minimise travel disruption in Manchester."
During a Britain First march in Manchester, counter-protesters attempted to breach police lines, resulting in the deployment of PAVA spray. Two arrests were made, one for failing to provide identification after being asked to remove a face covering, and another for assaulting police. The majority of participants remained peaceful, with static demonstrations occurring in St Peter's Square. Aerial photos showed a small group of counter-protesters being managed by police to prevent disruption to tram services. The turnout was estimated to be in the hundreds.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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