Six people have been arrested after a Britain First march and counter protests caused “significant” disruption throughout Manchester city centre.
The arrests had been made in relation to the assault of an emergency worker, a public order offence, breach of the peace and breach of a dispersal notice, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
The force put in place a dispersal order across the city centre earlier, set to last until 20:00 GMT, which gives officers the power to remove people from a specific area.
Assistant Chief Constable Rick Jackson said police had to bring in 50 extra officers as well as mounted and dog units to ensure the protests “remain safe and respectful for those involved”.
