Birmingham bans face masks at protests during Tory conference

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 11:37 · Archive

Birmingham police have banned face coverings at protests during the Conservative Party conference.

Police in Birmingham have put in place a ban on anyone concealing their identity at any protest in a designated city area. The restriction comes as protests are expected during the Conservative Party conference in the city.

Anyone found deliberately concealing their identity to avoid identification could be arrested under the terms of the ban. The measure applies to face coverings worn with the apparent purpose of preventing identification.

BirminghamLive reports that the ban was introduced amid claims that 'Neo-Nazis' plan to target a unity rally, though the other outlets do not mention this detail.

How it is being reported

• Police crack down on face coverings as protests expected in Birmingham for Tory conferenceBirmingham World · 4 Oct, 11:07
• Police crack down on face coverings as protests expected in Birmingham for Tory conferenceExpress & Star · 4 Oct, 11:07
• Face mask ban in Birmingham amid claim 'Neo-Nazis' plan to target unity rallyBirminghamLive · 4 Oct, 10:08

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