Wednesday 01 September 2010
Police Pelted With Missiles During Brighton Bank Holiday Nationalist March
Around 250 protesters took part in an English Nationalists Alliance (ENA) march and Unite Against Fascism (UAF) counter-protest in Brighton city centre, on August Bank Holiday Monday.
Using powers authorised by the Chief Constable, police attempted to ensure that both protests took place in a safe location but close enough to one another to enable them to make their points peacefully.
Unfortunately a small group from the counter-demonstration resisted this and threw missiles at the police around the Trafalgar Road area.
At no time did either group have the opportunity to physically confront one another, the only disorder being directed towards the police.
Due to a policing style that was set prior to the protests, which made it clear that incidents of disorder would not be tolerated and would be dealt with at the time, a total of 14 arrests have been made for public order offences, assault and to prevent a breach of the peace.
Gold Commander Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett of Sussex Police said:
"The right to peaceful protest is an important part of Brighton and Hove life. It is our aim to allow protesters the freedom of speech to express their views safely, without causing disruption and disorder to residents, visitors and businesses in the City.
"Sussex Police made concerted efforts to engage with the organisers of both groups. Our close liaison with organisers of the ENA event ensured protestors followed an agreed route. Unfortunately the organisers of the UAF did not discuss their intentions with police, resulting in the event being delayed by a minority of participants causing some unnecessary disruption to the City.
"I again urge those who wish to hold demonstrations in the city to abide by the law and notify the police of their plans in advance, so we can jointly plan a safe and visible event that respects others rights to go about their business free from intimidation and violence."
Traffic disruption was temporarily caused by obstructions in Queen's Road, North Street and in the Old Steine due to it taking longer than hoped to encourage the counter-protest to move and for some of them not to abide by the directions given as a result of the Chief Constable's authorities.
During the march two police officers sustained minor injuries and received medical attention. One protester also received injuries, for which they are receiving treatment and for which two people have been arrested.
A few marchers and protestors remained in small groups dispersed across the city but behaved peacefully. A small number of additional officers remained on duty to support normal policing and ensure the city remained safe during the evening.
by: Mike Cobley
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