Man, 53, arrested to 'prevent breach of peace' at demonstration for Palestine in Bury
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man was arrested 'to prevent a breach of the peace' at a demonstration for Palestine in Bury. The vigil took place in Whitehead Gardens in the town centre yesterday afternoon (Sunday).
According to the event leaflet, it was a 'peaceful demonstration, standing in solidarity with Palestine' amid the Israel-Hamas war.
The 53-year-old man was led away from the vigil by officers. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said he was taken into custody 'to prevent breaching the peace'. READ MORE: ' Huge bang' heard after reports of car crashing through bus stop into house READ MORE: Shooting victim seen being rushed into car after horror gun attack outside venue He was then released from custody after the demonstration ended.
In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Yesterday (Sunday 29 October) police were on hand to offer visibility and reassurance at a planned vigil which took place in Whitehead Gardens, Bury, in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. "One man, aged 53, was arrested to prevent a breach of the peace.
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