hereBut they were heavily criticised by some students and parents for 'penning them in', with students only learning what was happening when they woke up to find the fencing being erected.
A number of students contacted the M.E.N to raise concerns about the mental health strain students are already under.Shortly before 9pm, around an hour after the protests began, the university issued an apology, and said the fencing would be removed on Friday morning.
But by then a number of the fences had already been ripped down during the demonstration. A number of videos were shared on social media, showing the fences coming down.In a statement, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor said: "I sincerely apologise for the concern.
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