Manchester Far-Right March Leads to Arrests

0:00On March 3rd, a man from West Yorkshire faces charges after a far-right march clashed with counter-protests in Manchester City Center. On February 21st, supporters of Britain First rallied near Piccadilly Station before marching through busy streets like Portland Street and into Castlefield. Police deployed a large operation to manage the crowds on both sides. After, counter demonstrations drew groups like local campaign coalitions and anti-racism activists turning the area tense but contained. Officers made 11 arrests that day to keep order amid the rival gatherings. Several people remain on bail or under investigation following the event. The charged individual, a 59-year-old from Asset, was picked up for assaulting an emergency worker and is due in Manchester magistrates' court on June 29. Earlier charges hit a 26-year-old from near Liverpool. For ignoring a dispersal order, he will appear in court on June 22. Greater Manchester police continue monitoring the fallout. With court dates set and investigations ongoing, authorities aim to prevent repeats of the standoff.