GMP apologise for 'any distress and humiliation caused' after crowds of kids forced to leave city

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Greater Manchester Police has apologised 'for any humiliation and distress caused' after groups of kids were ordered to leave the city, a leading Traveller's charity has said.

Videos last month emerged of a large number of children, including from Traveller communities, being apparently prevented from attending the Christmas markets.

Footage showed them walking down a staircase to a platform at Manchester Victoria railway station lined by police. They were then put on trains heading out of the city. READ MORE: TV star joins Travellers protest as Manchester brought to standstill over 'shocking' police decision READ MORE: What really happened in town on Saturday, November 23 It came after GMP signed a dispersal order 'following reports of trouble among people heading into town' on Saturday, November 23 The actions of officers prompted anger, consternation and concern from Traveller communities and beyond.

On Friday, around 300 people from Traveller communities, along with supporters, brought parts of Manchester city centre to a standstill as part of a protest march.