Police deploy officers as rival protest groups meet in York

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 12:30 · Archive

North Yorkshire Police called to St Helen's Square as supporters of Let British Flags Fly and Palestine action groups met on Saturday.

North Yorkshire Police was called to a protest between two groups in York's St Helen's Square on Saturday. Supporters of the Let British Flags Fly event met with representatives of local Palestine action groups. It was the second altercation of its kind in three weeks.

The force deployed around 20 officers to partition the groups during the protest and counter-protest. North Yorkshire Police had planned a proportionate policing operation to ensure the safety of those attending and the wider community, while upholding the lawful rights of people to peaceful protest.

Two people were arrested in connection with separate public order-related incidents. Police said the events passed 'largely peacefully and safely', with no injuries reported.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: 'The force was aware of planned protest activity and an associated counter-protest in St Helen's Square, York, on Saturday 7 November. A proportionate policing operation was planned and put in place to ensure the safety of those attending and the wider community, while upholding the lawful rights of people to peaceful protest.' The force added: 'We would like to thank those present and the wider York community for their cooperation with officers throughout the policing operation.'

How it is being reported

• Police arrest two over public order incidents following York protestTwo people have been arrested following a protest in York city centre.The Press (York) · 9 Nov, 11:47
• Police arrest two over public order incidents following York protestTwo people have been arrested following a protest in York city centre.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 9 Nov, 11:47
• Live: Police and liaison officers called to protest in centre of YorkNorth Yorkshire Police has been called to a protest in St Helen's Square York.York Press · 7 Nov, 14:17
• Live: Police and liaison officers called to protest in centre of YorkNorth Yorkshire Police has been called to a protest in St Helen's Square York.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 7 Nov, 14:17

In this story: North Yorkshire Police · Let British Flags Fly · York Stand Up To Racism · St Helen's Square · York

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